Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell, an American television chef and an former Institute of Culinary Education instructor, is a TV personality. She hosts Secrets of a Restaurant Chef at the Food Network. Anne Burrell, a Food Network star with her trademark long, blonde hair with a bubbly personality, reveals simple methods to master and removes intimidation of restaurants dishes in her series Secrets of a Restaurant. Chef Burrell has worked and studied in the best New York restaurants. He has also competed in Iron Chef America and the cuisine of Italy. Growing up in the Upstate New York area, Chef Burrell discovered a love of cooking and food at a young age. The Culinary Institute of America sparked her interest in managing restaurants when she received an English/Communications degree at Canisius College Buffalo NY. I enjoyed every moment of being a student of The Culinary Institute of America she says. Culinary Institute of America was a fantastic opportunity to pursue a degree. After graduating from the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners and Chef Burrell was able to spend a whole year in Italy doing research and working at La Taverna del Lupo restaurant located in Umbria as well La Bottega del 30 one Michelin star restaurant in Tuscany. While in Italy she grew to truly appreciate and understand the philosophy behind Italian cuisine and culture which has had a profound impact on her culinary point of view. Burrell has been a member of the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board that aims to make a difference in the lives of kids facing problems. Additionally, she is a Juvenile Research Foundation Celebrity ambassador where she advocates for education about the condition known as juvenile diabetes. Burrell speaks on her culinary passion and shares her knowledge of the culinary world as she frequently travels throughout the US in the roles of speakers and mentors. Throughout Anne's culinary journey she often says that she feels extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to share my passion in life with others.