Though he considers himself a "California kid," was actually born in Ohio, moving with his family to Whittier, Cal. at six months of age.
First "taste" of the food business was as a 10-year-old, when he began selling pretzels from a three-wheeled bicycle cart called "The Awesome Pretzel," which he built with his father.
Known for his vibrant and spicy dishes. Surprisingly, his parents raised him on a relatively bland macrobiotic diet, frequently featuring bulgur and steamed fish.
Opened his first restaurant, Johnny Garlic's, in 1996 with his partner, Steve Gruber.
Won Food Network's second season of Next Food Network Star in 2006.
Traveled to the Persian Gulf in 2007 as a guest of the U.S. Navy to entertain and cook for the troops.
Guy Fieri
January 22, 1968 (age 57)
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Though he considers himself a "California kid," was actually born in Ohio, moving with his family to Whittier, Cal. at six months of age.
First "taste" of the food business was as a 10-year-old, when he began selling pretzels from a three-wheeled bicycle cart called "The Awesome Pretzel," which he built with his father.
Known for his vibrant and spicy dishes. Surprisingly, his parents raised him on a relatively bland macrobiotic diet, frequently featuring bulgur and steamed fish.
Opened his first restaurant, Johnny Garlic's, in 1996 with his partner, Steve Gruber.
Won Food Network's second season of Next Food Network Star in 2006.
Traveled to the Persian Gulf in 2007 as a guest of the U.S. Navy to entertain and cook for the troops.