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For the English television presenter, see Dave Myers (presenter).

David Myers is an American chef, television personality, and restaurateur. Myers is based in Los Angeles, but works in his restaurants in Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai.

Biography

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David Myers was born in Boston, grew up in Canton.[1] Prior to moving to Los Angeles, Myers worked for Charlie Trotter in Chicago and Daniel Boulud in New York City.[2]

in 2002, Myers opened his first restaurant Sona in Los Angeles, which went on to earn a Michelin star.[1] In 2003, Food & Wine magazine awarded Myers the “Best New Chef” award.[2] Along with accolades such as James Beard nominations for Rising Star Chef and Best Chef – Pacific in 2008 and 2009, and Restaurant of the Year by Angeleno magazine.[citation needed]

Myers subsequently opened Pizzeria Ortica in Costa Mesa; French bistro Comme Ҫa in Los Angeles and Las Vegas; the David Myers Café in Tokyo; Sola, a patisserie in Tokyo; and Hinoki & The Bird in Los Angeles. Myers has also opened Adrift in Singapore,[3] Salt Water in Tokyo, AnOther Place in Hong Kong, Salt Water Kitchen in Nagoya; and 72 Degrees in Ginza.[citation needed] In 2017, Myers opened BASTA!, Bleu Blanc and Poppy at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Dubai.[citation needed]

Myers has made numerous television appearances on shows such as Iron Chef America, The Today Show, The Early Show, MSNBC's Your Business, Top Chef, Master Chef US, Master Chef China and Hell's Kitchen.[citation needed][when?]

Myers was previously married to pastry chef Michelle Myers, who had worked at their pastry shop Boule in Los Angeles.[4][5]

Restaurants

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Active

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  • Hinoki + the Bird, Century City, Los Angeles (2013– )[6][7]
  • Adrift by David Myers, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore (2015– )[8][9]
  • Adrift, Tokyo, Japan (2019– )[8]
  • Adrift Burger Bar, Venice Beach, Los Angeles (2020– )[10]
  • AnOther Place, Hong Kong (2016– )[11]
  • Salt Water by David Myers (formerly Salt Water Kitchen), Nagoya, Japan

Closed

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  • Sona, Los Angeles (2002–2010)[6][12][2]
  • Boule, Los Angeles (2006–2007)
  • Comme Ça, West Hollywood, Los Angeles (2007–2015)[13][14]
  • Boule Atelier, West Hollywood, Los Angeles (2007–2009)[15]
  • Boule Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills (2007–2009)[16]
  • Pizzeria Ortica, Costa Mesa, Orange County (2009–2020)[2][17]
  • Comme Ça, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Las Vegas (2010–2015)[18]
  • 72 Degrees, GINZA SIX, Ginza, Tokyo
  • Salt Water by David Myers, Tokyo

References

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  1. ^ a b Hallock, Betty (May 13, 2010). "David Myers' culinary empire in flux". LA Times. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "David Myers' culinary empire in flux". Los Angeles Times. 2010-05-13. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  3. ^ Cheong, Germaine (June 11, 2016). "Adrift by David Myers East meets West at this Marina Bay Sands restaurant". The Peak Magazine. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  4. ^ "David Myers to open Comme Ca Bakery; Boule closes". Los Angeles Times. 2009-02-19. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  5. ^ Odell, Kat (2010-05-13). "Chronicling The David Myers Kingdom, Past, Present, Future". Eater LA. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  6. ^ a b Kang, Matthew (2014-02-24). "David Myers and Kuniko Yagi of Hinoki & the Bird". Eater LA. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  7. ^ Galarza, Daniela (2013-03-12). "David Myer's Hinoki & the Bird Sings in Century City". Eater LA. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  8. ^ a b "Chef David Myers Of Adrift: Fuelling His Wanderlust". MICHELIN Guide. June 17, 2019. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  9. ^ "David Myers heads to Singapore to open Adrift". Architectural Digest. Condé Nast. 2015-01-31. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  10. ^ Elliott, Farley (2020-11-06). "A Legendary LA Burger Returns at New David Myers Restaurant in Venice". Eater LA. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  11. ^ "AnOther Place". Time Out Hong Kong. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  12. ^ Odell, Kat (2010-05-04). "Sona, The Shutter Draws Near, Rumormongering On Potential New Location". Eater LA. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  13. ^ "Comme Ca's burger called 'perfect' in today's New York Times". Los Angeles Times. 2009-07-01. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  14. ^ "Comme Ca to close for renovations, Broadway Bar relaunches with redesign". Los Angeles Times. 2014-06-16. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  15. ^ Balla, Lesley (2007-08-13). "EaterWire: Andrew Steiner Departs The Foundry, Food Dudes Taking Over T on Fairfax Space?". Eater LA. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  16. ^ Balla, Lesley (2007-12-07). "The Dish: Boule Beverly Hills". Eater LA. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  17. ^ Virbila, S. Irene (2013-08-03). "The Review: Pizzeria Ortica in Costa Mesa". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  18. ^ Stapleton, Susan (2015-03-17). "Brace — Comme Ça Shutters at the Cosmopolitan at the End of March". Eater Vegas. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
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