Overview

• David Bouley, celebrated for transforming French nouvelle cuisine into New American style, died at 70.
• Bouley's innovative cooking and dedication to fresh ingredients left a lasting impact on the culinary world.
• He trained under Europe's most acclaimed chefs before making his mark in New York's Tribeca neighborhood.
• Bouley's restaurants, including the iconic Bouley and Danube, earned multiple Michelin stars.
• Survived by his wife, Nicole Bartelme, Bouley's legacy continues through the chefs he mentored.