Joseph "JJ" Johnson (born August 1, 1984) is a chef and author best known for cooking the food of the African diaspora. Previously, he was a chef on Buzzfeed's Tasty platform and a television host on Just Eats with Chef JJ.[1]
Forbes' 30 Under 30 in the Food & Wine category (2014)
Zagat's 30 Under 30 (2014)
Eater Young Gun (2014)
Website
fieldtripnyc.com
JJ is the founder of FIELDTRIP, and the recipient of a James Beard Foundation Book Award, which he received for Between Harlem and Heaven, co-authored with Alexander Smalls.[2]
At the age of seven, JJ was inspired to become a chef after seeing a commercial for the Culinary Institute of America.[5] He grew up reading his grandmother's cookbooks.[6]
CareerEdit
After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Johnson spent time in Ghana studying West African cuisine, before returning to cook at several New York City restaurants, including Tropico, Jane, Tribeca Grill, and Centro Vinoteca.[6][5][4]
In 2011, JJ competed and won Bravo's Rocco's Dinner Party cooking competition. Later, Alexander Smalls invited JJ to breakfast to introduce the concept of Afro-Asian cooking to him. A year later, JJ joined Smalls on an extended trip to Ghana, where they prepared a series of American-themed dinners.[7][8] Upon their return, Smalls and JJ developed 36 different menus that would ultimately be narrowed down to one Afro-Asian-inspired menu for The Cecil in 2013.[9] The Cecil opened in 2013, and JJ served as its executive chef from then until 2017.[5][7] In 2014, he also joined Minton's, which is a sister restaurant of The Cecil.[10] Later, in 2015, he was appointed as the executive chef for both restaurants.[10][11]
In 2017, JJ joined Chef's Club in New York City after leaving The Cecil and Minton. During his tenure, he expanded the menu with braised meats, rice dishes, and West African peanut sauce as part of the Club's first extended chef residency program.[6]
In 2018, JJ became the executive chef at The Henry at Life Hotel in Manhattan, with a menu that focuses on African diaspora cuisine.[12][13] In the same year, he co-authored the Afro-Asian inspired cookbook, Between Harlem and Heaven, with Alexander Smalls and Veronica Chambers.[14]
In 2019, JJ established Fieldtrip, a fast-casual restaurant that sources unprocessed rice from farmers.[7][3] A year later, in 2020, Fieldtrip was opened at Rockefeller Center.[15] In 2021, two major investment firms funded JJ's plan to expand to more locations.[3] In October 2022, Fieldtrip was opened near Columbia University's Morningside Campus.[16] Fieldtrip was listed on Esquire's 'America's Best New Restaurants' list in 2020 and was the only fast-casual restaurant on the list.[17]
Awards and recognitionEdit
Forbes' 30 Under 30 in the Food & Wine category (2014),[18]
^Harris, Kysha (February 20, 2020). "Talking SCHOP! Harlem Happening History: Chef JJ Johnson". New York Amsterdam News.
^Ferst, Devra. "16 Essential Food Books That Define New York City". Saveur. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
^Adams, Erika (November 2, 2020). "Popular Fast-Casual Rice Bowl Shop Fieldtrip to Open Two New Locations". Eater NY.
^"James Beard Award-Winning Chef to Open New FIELDTRIP Location Near Columbia University's Morningside Campus | Facilities and Operations". cufo.columbia.edu.
^. Forbes. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved 2015-03-07.
^"Zagat 30 Under 30 – New York City | 2014 Innovative Restaurants". Zagat. Retrieved 2015-03-07.
^"Meet Eater Young Guns Semi-Finalist Joseph "JJ" Johnson". Eater. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 2015-03-07.
External linksEdit
"Chefs JJ Johnson and Homer Murray Take Outdoor Dining to New Heights This Summer". rockefellercenter.com.
Taylor, DeAnna (February 27, 2023). "Chefs JJ Johnson, Mashama Bailey and More Come Together for Star-Studded Culinary Fest in South Beach, Miami". Ebony.
October 09, 2023
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Joseph JJ Johnson born August 1 1984 is a chef and author best known for cooking the food of the African diaspora Previously he was a chef on Buzzfeed s Tasty platform and a television host on Just Eats with Chef JJ 1 JJ JohnsonBornJoseph Johnson 1984 08 01 August 1 1984 age 39 Long Island New YorkEducationCulinary Institute of AmericaCulinary careerCooking styleAfro AsianCurrent restaurant s FieldTripPrevious restaurant s The Cecil Minton sCentro VinotecaJaneTribeca GrillAward s won Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Food amp Wine category 2014 Zagat s 30 Under 30 2014 Eater Young Gun 2014 Websitefieldtripnyc wbr comJJ is the founder of FIELDTRIP and the recipient of a James Beard Foundation Book Award which he received for Between Harlem and Heaven co authored with Alexander Smalls 2 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Awards and recognition 4 Television shows 5 Cookbooks 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and education EditJohnson was born in 1984 in Long Island New York to a family of Caribbean ancestry His grandparents were born in Barbados Mississippi North Carolina and Puerto Rico 3 He spent his early life in the Poconos 4 At the age of seven JJ was inspired to become a chef after seeing a commercial for the Culinary Institute of America 5 He grew up reading his grandmother s cookbooks 6 Career EditAfter graduating from the Culinary Institute of America Johnson spent time in Ghana studying West African cuisine before returning to cook at several New York City restaurants including Tropico Jane Tribeca Grill and Centro Vinoteca 6 5 4 In 2011 JJ competed and won Bravo s Rocco s Dinner Party cooking competition Later Alexander Smalls invited JJ to breakfast to introduce the concept of Afro Asian cooking to him A year later JJ joined Smalls on an extended trip to Ghana where they prepared a series of American themed dinners 7 8 Upon their return Smalls and JJ developed 36 different menus that would ultimately be narrowed down to one Afro Asian inspired menu for The Cecil in 2013 9 The Cecil opened in 2013 and JJ served as its executive chef from then until 2017 5 7 In 2014 he also joined Minton s which is a sister restaurant of The Cecil 10 Later in 2015 he was appointed as the executive chef for both restaurants 10 11 In 2017 JJ joined Chef s Club in New York City after leaving The Cecil and Minton During his tenure he expanded the menu with braised meats rice dishes and West African peanut sauce as part of the Club s first extended chef residency program 6 In 2018 JJ became the executive chef at The Henry at Life Hotel in Manhattan with a menu that focuses on African diaspora cuisine 12 13 In the same year he co authored the Afro Asian inspired cookbook Between Harlem and Heaven with Alexander Smalls and Veronica Chambers 14 In 2019 JJ established Fieldtrip a fast casual restaurant that sources unprocessed rice from farmers 7 3 A year later in 2020 Fieldtrip was opened at Rockefeller Center 15 In 2021 two major investment firms funded JJ s plan to expand to more locations 3 In October 2022 Fieldtrip was opened near Columbia University s Morningside Campus 16 Fieldtrip was listed on Esquire s America s Best New Restaurants list in 2020 and was the only fast casual restaurant on the list 17 Awards and recognition EditForbes 30 Under 30 in the Food amp Wine category 2014 18 Zagat s 30 Under 30 2014 19 Eater s Young Guns 2014 20 Television shows EditJust Eats with Chef JJ Street Food The Next Thing You Eat Chopped The Big Brunch Secret ChefCookbooks EditJohnson JJ Smalls Alexander Chambers Veronica 2018 Between Harlem and Heaven Johnson JJ Danica Novgorodoff 2023 The Simple Art of RiceReferences Edit TV Show Chef JJ Johnson Restaurant in New York NY The 2019 James Beard Media Award Winners James Beard Foundation a b c Settembre Jeanette 20 Minutes With New York Chef J J Johnson on the Growing Popularity of Caribbean Cuisine www barrons com a b These tastemakers want Black food to be more than a side dish March 21 2023 via The Guardian a b c Johnson Joseph JJ Culinary Institute of America www ciachef edu a b c Joseph JJ Johnson Sets Out to Create Afro Global Comfort Food Cuisine Noir Magazine June 21 2018 a b c Mishan Ligaya August 27 2018 JJ Johnson s Journeys Bring Him Home via NYTimes com Joseph JJ Johnson s Adventures in Flavor The Chefs Connection Retrieved 2015 03 07 Joseph JJ Johnson Sets Out to Create Afro Global Comfort Food Cuisine Noir Magazine 2018 06 21 Retrieved 2023 05 16 a b Staff T N J October 12 2015 Chef Joseph JJ Johnson Named Executive Chef of Minton s and The Cecil Morabito Greg February 27 2017 JJ Johnson s Quest to Become the Food World s Michael Jordan Eater Chef JJ Johnson s Triumphant Solo Debut Centers African Diaspora Cuisine foodandwine com Retrieved 2019 01 31 Harris Kysha February 20 2020 Talking SCHOP Harlem Happening History Chef JJ Johnson New York Amsterdam News Ferst Devra 16 Essential Food Books That Define New York City Saveur Retrieved 2 January 2018 Adams Erika November 2 2020 Popular Fast Casual Rice Bowl Shop Fieldtrip to Open Two New Locations Eater NY James Beard Award Winning Chef to Open New FIELDTRIP Location Near Columbia University s Morningside Campus Facilities and Operations cufo columbia edu JJ Johnson Food amp Wine Joseph JJ Johnson 29 In Photos 2014 30 Under 30 Food amp Wine Forbes Archived from the original on January 9 2014 Retrieved 2015 03 07 Zagat 30 Under 30 New York City 2014 Innovative Restaurants Zagat Retrieved 2015 03 07 Meet Eater Young Guns Semi Finalist Joseph JJ Johnson Eater 16 June 2014 Retrieved 2015 03 07 External links Edit Chefs JJ Johnson and Homer Murray Take Outdoor Dining to New Heights This Summer rockefellercenter com Taylor DeAnna February 27 2023 Chefs JJ Johnson Mashama Bailey and More Come Together for Star Studded Culinary Fest in South Beach Miami Ebony Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title JJ Johnson chef amp oldid 1176664033, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
