Abraham Conlon
Keynote Speaker: Chef & Culinary Innovator; James Beard Award Winner; Co-Author of "The Adventures of Fat Rice"; Co-Founder of Fat Rice
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Abraham Conlon Biography
Abraham Conlon is an American chef of Portuguese heritage whose culinary career began at age 15. Conlon developed his understanding of French technique under the guidance of Fredy Giradet and Grey Kunz, continuing his classical training at the Culinary Institute of America and studying fusion techniques with Norman Van Aken. Raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, Conlon's early culinary influences reflect both his Portuguese background and the Southeast Asian community in his hometown.
Conlon's professional experience includes leading Chez Asian Bistro in the Dominican Republic, where he blended Southeast Asian culinary styles with local ingredients, and Augustine's at Fredericksburg Square in Virginia, where he became the youngest chef to receive a Four Diamond Award from AAA. Alongside business partner Adrienne Lo, Conlon founded X-marx, an underground supper club in Chicago known for its multi-course, ever-changing menus. This venture set the stage for the opening of Fat Rice in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
At Fat Rice, Conlon and Lo explored the cuisines of the Portuguese-speaking world, with a focus on Macau, China. The restaurant's menu drew on historic trade routes, combining techniques and ingredients from Portugal, Brazil, Africa, Malaysia, India, China, and Japan. Fat Rice became recognized for its Arroz Gordo, a traditional Macanese dish. Conlon and Lo also launched The Bakery at Fat Rice, a café offering Portuguese and Asian pastries, and The Ladies' Room, a craft cocktail bar inspired by early 20th-century Macau.
Conlon and Lo co-authored the cookbook "The Adventures of Fat Rice," which features 100 recipes highlighting Macanese cuisine and the culinary traditions of Macau as interpreted at their Chicago restaurant.
Conlon is a recipient of the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes. Fat Rice and its related concepts have earned recognition from StarChefs, the Jean Banchet Award for Restaurant of the Year, and Bon Appétit Magazine's Hot 10 Best New Restaurants in America. Conlon and Lo have also received honors from Food & Wine, Eater, and the James Beard Foundation. Conlon's work emphasizes culinary preservation, cultural exploration, and innovative approaches to global cuisine.
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Chicago finalists for James Beard awards 2017 - Chicago Tribune
Chicago finalists for James Beard awards 2017. James Beard finalists 2017. Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune. Fat Rice chef and co-owner Abraham Conlon, center, is a finalist for Best Chef: Great Lakes in the James Beard Foundation Awards. (Aug. 9, 2013 photo). Fat Rice chef and co-owner Abraham Conlon, center, is a ...
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What topics does Abraham Conlon speak about?
Abraham Conlon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Hospitality and Non-Fiction Authors. -
Where does Abraham Conlon travel from?
Abraham Conlon generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Abraham Conlon?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Abraham Conlon for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Abraham Conlon for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Abraham Conlon or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
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