Jean-Georges Vongerichten (IPA: /ʒɑn ʒɔʀʒ vɔŋəˈrɪxtˌən/) is a French chef resiing in the United States of America. His style of cuisine is classified as Thai – French. Vongerichten was born in Strasbourg, France in 1956. He is the Executive Chef at 17 restaurants and the author of 4 cookbooks.