Homaro Cantu
Homaro Cantu
Homaro "Omar" Cantu Jr.was an American chef and inventor known for his use of molecular gastronomy. As a child, Cantu was fascinated with science and engineering. While working in a fast food restaurant, he discovered the similarities between science and cooking and decided to become a chef. In 1999, he was hired by his idol, Chicago chef Charlie Trotter. In 2003, Cantu became the first chef of Moto, which he later purchased...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionInventor
Date of Birth23 September 1976
CountryUnited States of America
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