Sue Torres
Sue Torres (born c. 1973)[1] is an American chef and television personality.
Early career
Torres studied at the
New York Times food critic Eric Asimov, describing it as "the most exciting Mexican food in the city."[2]
Career
Torres opened her own Mexican restaurant, Sueños (literally "dreams" in
Jeffery Steingarten as one of the "lasting four monuments of 2003."[2] Torres says her rule of conduct that is most enforced is to "never skimp" on quality ingredients and that her most valuable kitchen tools are her hands and the tortilla press. Torres has cited her mother as a "wonderful and resourceful cook" who taught her to always "be patient," "put love into her food" and to use "nothing but the best" ingredients.[1]
Sueños closed permanently on March 23, 2014.
Torres, the daughter of a Puerto Rican father and Italian mother, has no ancestral connection to Mexico but has stated that "her heart is Mexican" regarding her interest in Mexican cuisine.[5]
Torres's cuisine has been recognized by
Torres has also appeared on the Food Network's competition series show Chopped as a judge. Torres has also recently appeared in commercials for the Norwegian supermarket chain REMA 1000 where she advertises Mexican food along with Norwegian topchef Erling Sundal.
See also
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References
- ^ a b Bruni, Frank (September 2006). "Q & A: Sue Torres" (Question & Answer). The New York Times. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Sue Torres- Executive Chef/Owner, Sueños". 2005. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
- ^ events.nytimes.com Review
- ^ a b "Jan Rozenveld, Sue Torres Join Board of Directors of DecadesOut Arts Organization". BWW Newsdesk. Broadway World.com. August 26, 2010. Retrieved Sep 26, 2010.
- ^ Carolina, González (May 5, 2010). "Women chefs like Sue Torres and Zarela Martínez shake up Mexican dining" (Article). NY Daily News. Retrieved September 29, 2010.