Learn from the Past

GRAFFITI EARTH
2009-2020
owner/chef

GRAFFITI
2007-2017
owner/chef

Pastry chef , 1997-2007
Jean-Georges Restaurant Mercer Kitchen 
Union Pacific
Aix 
Sapa 

SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH VULNERABILITY

It is his cultural heritage that fills Chef Jehangir Mehta with endless inspiration, and his favorite ingredients, fruits and spices. It all started when Mumbai-born Jehangir took an interest in the goings-on of the kitchen in his childhood home.

Chef's first job at L'Absinthe New York in 1996 was a springboard for his diverse and storied career to date, including cooking at Typhoon Brewery along side James Chew, Union Pacific with Rocco DiSpirito, working with Jean-George Vongerichten at Jean-George his name sake restaurant, and then to open what became one of the hottest destinations in New York, Mercer Kitchen, and partnering with Didier Virot on the opening of Upper West Side's culinary destination Aix.

He is the chef ambassador for Beyond Celiac and tours the country to encourage more fine dining restaurants to offer gluten free options to customers.

Chef is extremely passionate about helping children enjoy food and eat healthy. Ten years ago, he was a pioneer in this field, when he started "Candy Camp", a fun filled private cooking class for children. Today he hosts "Gastro Kids After School", and works with kids at PS.33 in Manhattan as part of the "Wellness in Schools" initiative.

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Most Sustainable chef ,NYC ~
Michelin 2019 

Iron Chef America ~2009

Next Iron Chef ~ 2009, 2012

Commentator and Judge ~ Food Network

Martha Stewart Living Show

NYT, WSJ, Gourmet, Bon Appetit, Restaurant Hospitality and more

Mantra, The Rules of Indulgence (Harper Collins)