Kenji Lopez-Alt

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Chef • Writer • Personality • Restaurateur

Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts

Kenji López-Alt is an American chef, food writer, and restaurateur who became widely known for applying the scientific method to cooking. He wrote "The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science," a bestselling cookbook that originated from his column on Serious Eats.

He has appeared on several TV shows to share his expertise, including hosting roles on cooking programs such as "America’s Test Kitchen," where he discussed and demonstrated various culinary techniques.