A Quickie With Cedric Vonderichten
He's popping up in Miami until May, catch him while you can
When your father is a world-famous chef, cooking is literally in your DNA. But running a successful restaurant? That takes more than just a good bloodline. That’s why Cedric Vongerichten’s success is especially impressive, as he’s forged his own path in the culinary world with his hit restaurants Wayan and Ma•dé. Rather than going the French route, he’s gained acclaim for his worth with Southeast Asian flavors, teaming with his wife Ochi, whom he met at the Culinary Institute of America.
The gastronomic power-couple have brought Wayan to popups in Aspen and the Hamptons over the past year or so to rave reviews, and now bring the French-Indonesian restaurant to Wynwood until May. We sat down with Cedric during his opening week, and he told us about his childhood in Burgundy, and what he’s cooking when he’s at home.
Name: Cedric Vongerichten
Position: Chef/Owner at Wayan
Nickname: My last name is a little long and some people have hard time to pronounce that, so when …
