Daniel Boulud

Daniel Boulud, chef and restaurateur at the helm of The Dinex Group

Daniel Boulud is a French chef and restaurateur established in the United States, renowned for his French-rooted cuisine and for his work leading a collection of restaurants with international reach. He arrived in the United States in 1982 and in 1993 founded his eponymous restaurant, DANIEL, in New York, the starting point of The Dinex Group, the hospitality group that today brings together his various establishments.

His cuisine draws on French tradition and relies on seasonal, high-quality ingredients, with an approach that combines classic technique and contemporary presentation. The chef's career dates back to his childhood on a farm outside Lyon and to training that began at age 15 in some of Europe's finest restaurants.

A hospitality group based in New York

The Dinex Group is based in New York and includes fine-dining restaurants, the catering company Cuisine Boulud New York and event spaces, among other activities. The group presents itself as one of the world's leading hospitality operators, with a team of professionals dedicated to hospitality.

The group's activity ranges from restaurant service in the dining room to event planning and catering, shaping an offering that spans different formats and levels of service.

Restaurants and culinary concepts

The group's restaurants are spread across several cities and reflect diverse concepts. The offering includes fine-dining tasting menus, the tradition of French and American steakhouses and the precision of sushi omakase. Each concept maintains a connection to seasonality, craftsmanship and hospitality, according to the group's own description.

The group's international presence includes locations in New York and other U.S. cities, as well as Toronto, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, Riyadh and the Bahamas.

Career and training of chefs

In addition to his work as a restaurateur, Daniel Boulud has served as a mentor to a generation of chefs who have trained or work in the kitchens of his restaurants. The group emphasizes its commitment to craftsmanship, hospitality and the transmission of knowledge as part of its identity.

Complementary services

Alongside its restaurants, The Dinex Group offers catering services through Cuisine Boulud New York and has spaces for events and private celebrations. The group's structure also includes a shop and a gift card program, according to information published on its website.

Location and contact

420 Lexington Ave. Suite 1800, New York, NY 10170