Jacques Torres Biography
Jacques Torres is a New York-based French pastry chef and chocolatier. Torres serves as Dean of Pastry Arts at the International Culinary Center and gives pastry demonstrations. He can be seen on the show Nailed It!.
How old is Jacque from Nailed It? – Age
He is 63 years old as of 14 June 2022. He was born in 1959 in Algiers [El Djazaïr], Algeria.
Jacques Torres Wife
Torres married chocolatier Hasty Khoei 2007, who had previously worked in Torres’ chocolate factory. Khoei ran Madame Chocolat, a chocolate shop in Beverly Hills, California. Pierre, their son, was born on August 19, 2016. Jacqueline, their daughter, was born on April 5, 2019. The family now lives in New York City.
How did Jacque from Nailed It lose weight? – Weight Loss
The famous pastry chef, also known as Mr. Chocolate, recently revealed that he lost nearly 60 pounds in 2018 by changing his dessert-heavy diet. After sending her a picture of his meals, the Nailed It! host began working with a nutritionist, who would approve his food choices and portion sizes. Torres, who rides his bike to work as part of his daily exercise, now weighs himself once or twice a week, as recommended by his nutritionist.
Jacques Torres Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $4 Million.
Jacques Torres Chocolate
Torres left Le Cirque in 2000 to open a chocolate factory and retail store in Brooklyn, New York. Jacques Torres currently has eight locations, including a chocolate factory in the Brooklyn Army Terminal and an ice cream shop in Grand Central Terminal. Jacques opened Choco-Story New York, New York City’s first chocolate museum, in March 2017. The 5,000-square-foot (460-square-meter) museum opened near his flagship store in Manhattan.
Torres married chocolatier Hasty Khoei in 2007, who had previously worked in Torres’ chocolate factory. Khoei ran Madame Chocolat, a chocolate shop in Beverly Hills, California. Pierre, their son, was born on August 19, 2016. Jacqueline, their daughter, was born on April 5, 2019. The family now lives in New York City.
Chocolate with Jacques Torres is a cooking show on North American television hosted by Jacques Torres. It debuted on the Food Network in 2002. The show was shot in the United States and France, with some scenes shot in Torres’ home region of Provence. Its main focus is on lavish chocolate-based desserts, such as chocolate sculptures, centerpieces, and other edible artwork. Torres frequently describes techniques that viewers can use at home.
Jacques Torre Brooklyn
Torres left Le Cirque in 2000 to open a chocolate factory and retail store in Brooklyn, New York. Jacques Torres currently has eight locations, including a chocolate factory in the Brooklyn Army Terminal and an ice cream shop in Grand Central Terminal. Jacques opened Choco-Story New York, New York City’s first chocolate museum, in March 2017. The 5,000-square-foot (460-square-meter) museum opened near his flagship store in Manhattan.