Spike Mendelsohn
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Evangelos Spiros "Spike" Mendelsohn (born December 15, 1980) is a
Early life and education
Mendelsohn was born in
In 2005, Mendelsohn graduated from the
Media appearances
Mendelsohn made his television debut on
In 2010, Mendelsohn was featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine giving his five dating tips.[14]
During the summer of 2011, the
.In February 2014, Mendelsohn appeared on The Queen Latifah Show.[15]
Prez Obama Burger
In 2009, Mendelsohn created his "Prez Obama Burger" in honor of President Barack Obama's 2009 inaugural celebration.[16]
In March 2011, President Obama took five members of his staff out to visit and lunch at Mendelsohn's restaurant "Good Stuff Eatery." The group included
Following the Prez Obama Burger, Mendelsohn added the "Michelle Melt" to the Good Stuff Eatery menu in collaboration with White House chef Sam Kass to honor the First Lady's frequent visits to the restaurant.[18]
Activism
Mendelsohn has served as Chair of the Washington, D.C., "D.C. Food Policy Council" since his appointment by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in February 2015.
Publications
In 2010, Mendelsohn published a cookbook named The Good Stuff Cookbook with his sister Micheline Mendelsohn.[24]
Personal life
In March 2011, Mendelsohn and the
In February 2013, Mendelsohn hosted a celebrity chef beach volleyball tournament at the
In 2013, Mendelsohn supported
In 2019, Mendelsohn opened PLNT Burger, a vegan restaurant featuring Beyond Meat, inside Whole Foods Market in Silver Spring, Maryland.[28] In November 2020, PLNT Burger announced major brick-and-mortar expansion plans for 2021.[29]
References
- ^ "Dawn Professional Teams With 'Top Chef' Star Spike Mendelsohn to Announce the $20,000 'Make Your Restaurant Shine' Winner" (Press release). P&G. 23 May 2010. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ Black, Jane (25 February 2009). "Spike Nails the Burger Bash". The Washington Post. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ Chancey, Blair (1 April 2011). "Boy Wonder: Spike Mendelsohn (page 1)". QSR Magazine. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ Sidman, Jessica (14 April 2014). "Spike Mendelsohn Will Close Bearnaise and Open a Taqueria in Its Place". Washingtonian. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Diegel, Mike (11 September 2019). "PLNT Burger Grand Opening Set for Tomorrow". Source of the Spring. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ a b c Rothstein, Betsy (7 May 2008). "Chef 101: Spike Mendelsohn". thehill.com. Capitol Hill Publishing Corp. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ Berman, Daphna (May–June 2011). "What Does It Mean To Be Jewish Today? What Do Jews Bring To The World?". Moment.
I tell people I am "Gruish" because my mother is Greek and my father is Jewish.
- ^ Bond, Sharon. "Disabled activist files suit against Pepin Restaurant". sptimes.com. The St Petersburg Times. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ "Licensee Details". Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The State of Florida. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ Flores, Alfredo. "SPIKE MENDELSOHN DISCUSSES HIS NEW EATERY AND 'TOP CHEF'". On Tap Magazine. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ "Half of Next Iron Chef Competitors are CIA Grads". Cia Chef Blog. The Culinary Institute of America. 4 September 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ "Sunnyside Restaurant Group". www.sunnysiderestaurantgroup.com. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "'Life After Top Chef' To Premiere October 3". The Huffington Post. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ Hilmantel, Robin (14 September 2010). "5 Dating Tips from Top Chef's Spike Mendelsohn". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ "Valentine's Day meal". The Queen Latifah Show. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Prez Obama Burger". Oprah. 16 January 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ Wilkie, Christina (3 August 2011). "Obama Takes Staff Out For Burgers". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ "The Michelle Melt: A turkey burger with a cause". Today. 24 September 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Mayor Bowser Appoints Spike Mendelsohn to Chair District's Food Policy Council". DC.gov. Washington D.C. Government Office. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ "Mission - Structure - Roles". dcfoodpolicy.org. DC Food Policy Council. 17 February 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ "About Us". dccentralkitchen.org. DC Central Kitchen. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ Teti-Zilinskas, Erica (30 September 2015). "DCCK's Capital Food Fight™ is back!". dccentralkitchen.org. DC Central Kitchen. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ "CARE Chefs' Table Program". CARE.org. Care International United States. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ Logsdon, Kay (17 March 2011). "The Good Stuff By Spike Mendelsohn". The Food Channel. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- Tablet Magazine. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ Nguyen, Tina (15 February 2013). "From Top Chef To Top Gun: Spike Mendelsohn Hosting Celebrity Volleyball Tournament For Charity". The Braiser. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ Ruberry, Erin (27 March 2013). "White House Easter Egg Roll Chefs: Ina Garten, Spike Mendelsohn Among Invitees". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ Diegel, Mike. "PLNT Burger Grand Opening Set for Tomorrow". Source of the Spring. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ "Report: PLNT Burger Planning Major Expansion in 2021". Source of the Spring. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
External links
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- Official website
- Spike Mendelsohn at IMDb