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John Besh Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Parents, Wife, Chef, Recipes, Restaurants,and Net Worth.

Last Updated on September 12, 2022: By Njora Robert

John Besh  Biography

John Besh is a famous American chef, TV personality, philanthropist, restaurateur, and author. He is best known for his efforts in preserving the culinary heritage of New Orleans cuisine.


10 Quick Facts About John Besh

  1. Name: John Besh
  2. Age: 54 Years (2022)
  3. Birthday: 14 May
  4. Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  5. Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Occupation: Chef, TV personality, Philanthropist, Restaurateur, Author
  8. Marital Status: Married
  9. Salary: To be updated
  10. Net worth: $8 million dollars

John Besh Age

Besh is 54 years old as of 2022, he was born on 14 May 1968, in Meridian, Mississippi. He celebrates his birthday on May 14 every year and his birth sign is Taurus.

John Besh Height and Weight

Besh stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and weighs 76 kg. He also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He has blue eyes and dark brown hair color.

John Besh Education

Besh is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in 1992, though his education was cut short owing to his serving in the Gulf War.

John Besh Family, Parents, and Siblings

Besh was born to Imelda Walters Besh(mother) and Theodore Sanford Besh Jr(father). He was born in Meridian, Mississippi, and raised in Slidell. He was born and raised together with her sisters Laura Besh Bell, Angela, Kathleen Besh Edwards, Elaine Besh, Besh Harvey, and her only brother Stephen Besh. Besh belongs of American nationality and white ethnicity.

John Besh Wife Jenifer Berriga

John is married to Jenifer Berrigan. The pair married in 1991. They have four children together. Besh’s children s names are Luke Besh(son), Andrew Besh(son), Brendan Besh(son), and Jack Besh(son). The family is rehearsing Catholics and parishioners of the St. Luke Evangelist Church in Slidell, Louisiana. Besh is a former US Marine.

John Besh Net Worth

Besh has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his Assets, Money, and Income. His primary source of income is his career as a Chef, TV personality, Philanthropist, Restaurateur, and Author. Through his various sources of income, Besh has accumulated good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

John Besh Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Besh.

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John Besh Wiki

  • Full Names: John Besh
  • Popular As: Chef
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Chef, TV personality, Philanthropist, Restaurateur, Author
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: To be updated
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

John Besh Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 54 Years (2022)
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Date of Birth: 14 May 1968
  • Place of Birth: Meridian, Mississippi
  • Birthday: 14 May

John Besh Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: To be updated
  • Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches
  • Weight: 76 kg
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Dark Brown
  • Shoe Size: To be updated

John Besh Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Theodore Sanford Besh Jr
  • Mother: Imelda Walters Besh
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Laura Besh Bell, Angela, Kathleen Besh Edwards, Elaine Besh, Besh Harvey, and her only brother Stephen Besh
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Married to Jenifer Berrigan
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children:  Sons (Luke Besh, Andrew Besh, Brendan Besh, and Jack Besh)

John Besh Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $8 million dollars
  • Salary: To be updated
  • Source of Income: Chef

John Besh House and Cars

  • Place of living: US
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

John Besh Chef

In the year 1999, Food & Wine magazine named Besh among the “Best New Chefs” based on his food at the restaurant Artesia. He was a co-owner with Octavio Mantilla of Besh Restaurant Group (BRG) which was formed after they bought out the original investors of the acclaimed restaurant August.

In the year 2006, he won the James Beard Award for “Best Chef, South”. In the year 2008, Besh earned Food Arts’ Silver Spoon Award for “revitalizing the culinary legacy of New Orleans”.

John Besh Recipes

  • Shrimp Creole
  • Redfish Courtbouillon
  • Oyster and duck gumbo
  • Trout Meunière
  • Potato gnocchi
  • Ragout of lamb shoulder with cavatelli
  • Alain’s Soupe de Poissons
  • Slow-cooked tender tripe
  • Clafoutis
  • Walter’s Cheesecake

John Besh Restaurants, August and New Orleans

Many of his restaurants celebrate Louisiana regional cooking, such as Restaurant August, Besh Steakhouse, Lüke, La Provence, Domenica, Pizza Domenica, Johnny Sanchez, Shaya, and Borgne.

The following active restaurants are associated with Besh:

  • August – New Orleans’ Central Business District – his flagship restaurant, featuring contemporary French cuisine with an emphasis on local ingredients. Featured in Gourmet magazine’s “Guide to America’s Best Restaurants” and “America’s Top 50 Restaurants”.
  • Borgne – Hyatt Regency – coastal Louisiana cuisines, such as shrimp toast rissoles, oyster spaghetti, and seafood stuffed flounder.
  • Domenica – Roosevelt Hotel – Italian; name means “Sunday” in Italia
  • Lüke – New Orleans Central Business District – French, German and Creole cuisine
  • Pizza Domenica – Uptown New Orleans – A casual spinoff of Domenica
  • Johnny Sanchez – New Orleans Central Business District – Mexican-Inspired
  • Shaya – New Orleans Garden District – Modern Israeli cuisine.
  • Willa Jean – The Paramount at South Market District – bakery and restaurant opened in August 2015. The Caribbean Room, Bayou Bar, Hot Tin, and Silverwhistle Cafe – All located at the historic Pontchartrain Hotel opened in the summer of 2016.
  • Eunice – “Cajun, Creole brasserie”, opening “late Fall 2017” in Houston, Texas

Frequently Asked Questions About John Besh

Who is John Besh?

Besh is a famous Chef, TV personality, philanthropist, restaurateur as well as author. He is known for his efforts in preserving the culinary heritage of New Orleans cuisine. He is also a former US marine.

How old is John Besh?

Besh is an American national born on 14 May 1968, in Meridian, Mississippi.

How tall is John Besh?

Besh stands at a height of 1.88 m.

Is John Besh married?

Yes, he is married to Jenifer Berrigan. They have four children together. Besh’s children s names are Luke Besh(son), Andrew Besh(son), Brendan Besh(son), and Jack Besh(son).

How much is John Besh worth?

Besh has an approximate net worth of $8 million. This amount has been accrued from his successful career as a Chef, TV personality, philanthropist, restaurateur as well as author.

Where does Besh live?

Because of personal reasons, Besh has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Besh dead or alive?

Besh is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Besh Now?

Besh is pursuing his career in cooking. He is a Chef, TV personality, philanthropist, restaurateur as well as author.

What happened to Besh?

Besh stepped down from his restaurant group on Monday. “John has decided to step down from all aspects of operations and to provide his full focus on his family,” Shannon White, the new chief executive of the Besh Restaurant Group company, told employees in an email on Monday, according to The New Orleans Advocate.

John Besh Contacts

  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
  • Tiktok
  • Website

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Robert Baer Biography

Robert Baer is a well-known American author and a one-time CIA case officer who was primarily assigned to the Middle East. He is Time’s intelligence columnist and has contributed to Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. Baer articulates eight languages, won the CIA Career Intelligence Medal, and often commented on international relations, espionage, and U.S. foreign policy issues.

Here is a list are 10 facts


10 Quick Facts About Robert Baer

  • Name: Robert Booker Baer
  • Age: 73 Years Old
  • Birthday: July 11
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.60 m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Author, CIA Case Officer
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Not Available
  • Net worth: $1.9 million

Robert Baer Age

Baer is 73 years old. He was born on July 11, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on July 11 every year and his birth sign is Cancer.

Robert Baer Height

Baer stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.60 m) tall.

Robert Baer Weight

Baer has a moderate weight.

Early Life and Education

Baer was born on July 11, 1952, in Los Angeles. At the age of 9, his parents separated and he proceeded to Aspen, Colorado, where he desired to become a professional skier. After a relatively poor academic performance during his first year at high school, his mother, a wealthy heiress, took him to Europe where they journeyed throughout Europe including Paris during the 1968 riots, Germany, Prague during the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia, and Russia.

Rise to Fame

Baer’s rise to fame can be traced back to his years in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), where he served as a case officer from 1976 to 1997. Baer quickly became a valuable asset in the Middle East, navigating the region’s intricate political landscape and forging relationships with key players

Robert Baer Family

Baer was born and brought up in Los Angeles, California, United States. However, our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information was publicly available. Thus, the identity of Robert’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Robert Baer Wife

Baer is married to his lovely wife Dayna Baer. He has been married twice. He has two daughters and a son from his first marriage, to a State Department secretary. His second marriage was to fellow CIA operative, Dayna Williamson.

Robert Baer Children

Baer has two daughters and a son from his first marriage to a State Department secretary.

Robert Baer Net Worth

Baer has an estimated net worth of $1.9 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Author and CIA Case Officer. Through his various sources of income, Robert has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Robert Baer Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Robert Baer.

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Robert Baer Wiki

  • Full Names: Robert Booker Baer
  • Popular As: Author
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Author, CIA Case Officer
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Robert Baer Birthday

  • Age: 73 Years Old
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Date of Birth: July 11, 1952
  • Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Birthday: July 11

Robert Baer Body Measurements

  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches (1.60 m)
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Shoe Size: To be Updated
  • Chest Size: To be Updated
  • Waist Size: To be Updated
  • Biceps Size: To be Updated

Robert Baer Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Dayna Baer
  • Children: Three

Robert Baer Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1.9 million
  • Salary: Not Available
  • Source of Income: Author, CIA Case Officer

Career

Baer’s life has been a captivating journey through the shadows of international intrigue. Born in 1952, Baer began his career as a case officer in the Central Intelligence Agency in 1976. Over the next 21 years, he served in various field assignments, from India and Lebanon to Syria, Sudan, and beyond. His fluency in eight languages and keen understanding of the Middle East made him a valuable asset in navigating the complex geopolitical landscape.

Baer’s career reached new heights in the mid-1990s when he was entrusted with the crucial mission of organizing opposition to Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq. However, this period also marked a turning point. He was recalled and investigated by the FBI for alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate the Iraqi leader. Though ultimately cleared, the experience left him disillusioned with the agency’s bureaucracy and methods.

In 1997, Baer left the CIA and embarked on a new path as a writer and commentator. He penned several bestselling memoirs, including “See No Evil”, which documented his experiences in the intelligence world and served as the basis for the George Clooney-starring film “Syriana”.

Robert Baer Books

  • See No Evil 2002
  • The Fourth Man: The Hunt for a KGB Spy at the Top of the CIA and the Rise of Putin’s Russia 2022
  • Sleeping with the Devil 2003
  • The Perfect Kill: 21 Laws for Assassins 2013
  • The Company We Keep: A Husband-and-Wife True-Life Spy Story 2011
  • The Devil We Know: Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower 2008
  • Blow the House Down: A Novel 2006
  • Soldado De La Cia/soldier of the CIA 2002
  • Syriana 2006
  • Transition Planning for Secondary Students with Disabilities 2001
  • Speak No Evil: The Truth about Saudi Arabia and Their Crude Threat to the West 2003
  • The Last Voyage of the San Miguel de Archangel: A Spanish Colonial Shipwreck in the Florida Coastal Zone 2011
  • A Hundred Giants: The French Huguenot Experience in Florida: 1562-1565 2014
  • The Perfect Kill: A Personal History of Modern Assassination 2015
  • The Lost Monasteries Of William Randolph Hearst 2012
  • Buckeye: A Study of Coach Woody Hayes and the Ohio State Football Machine 1974
  • Anomaly 27: The Last Voyage of the S. S. Copenhagen 2010

Robert Baer Telluride

Baer’s connection to Telluride goes beyond simply visiting this beautiful mountain town. He has actively engaged with the community in several ways. In 2014, Charitybuzz offered an exclusive experience: a hike or lunch with Robert Baer in Telluride. This unique opportunity raised funds for a worthy cause while allowing fans to interact with him personally.

Notable Travel, Events, and Experiences

  • Beirut, Lebanon: Baer spent a significant portion of his early career in Beirut, serving as the CIA’s station chief from 1984 to 1988.
  • Sudan: In the early 1990s, Baer was stationed in Sudan, where he observed the rise of the Islamist movement led by Hassan al-Bashir.

Robert Baer Awards Accomplishments and Achievements

  • International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism (2006)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist (2002)
  • Spoke out about the CIA’s shortcomings and advocated for reform
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist (2002)
  • Maintained a high profile in the media despite threats and intimidation

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Travelling
  • Politics and Foreign Policy
  • Writing

Final Thoughts

Robert is a giver. He is always willing to help others and make a difference in the world. He is grateful for the opportunity to use her platform to do good and is excited to continue making a difference.

Robert Baer Contacts

  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
  • Tiktok
  • Website

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