Robert wiedmaier biography
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Quick facts for kids Robert Wiedmaier | |
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| Born | (1960-03-02) 2 March 1960 (age 64) Wiesbaden, West Germany(present-day Wiesbaden, Germany) |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Spouse(s) | Polly Blum Wiedmaier |
| Children | 2 |
Robert Wiedmaier is a West German-born, Belgian American chef.
In , Wiedmaier opened Marcel's [named for his first-born son], an elegant restaurant that consistently wins top awards and ratings for fine dining in.
He owns multiple restaurants in and around Washington, D.C. and is known for creating dishes involving Belgian cuisine, specifically mussels.
Personal life
Robert Wiedmaier was born in West Germany and lived there until he was about 15.
He described his mother, who was born in California, as a "great cook" who focused on French cuisine. He attended cooking school in the Netherlands, and now resides in Kensington, Maryland. He has been described as an "avid hunter" and fisherman and "full circle chef".
Career
He began his career working at restaurants in Belgium and the Netherlands but relocated to the Washington metropolitan area in the 1980s.
Upon arriving in the D.