David Barzelay

David Barzelay

Keynote Speaker: San Francisco Chef; 2016 Food & Wine Best New Chef

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David Barzelay Biography

Where: Lazy Bear Restaurant, San Francisco 3416 19th St.; 415-874-9921; lazybearsf.com

Why Barzelay is amazing: Each night he creates an incredible, unconventional dinner party for guests that includes the gift of an adorable Boy Scout–style notebook. In the open kitchen, he uses avant-garde gadgets to create modern American dishes that invariably taste delicious.

Born: Tampa, FL, 1982

Résumé: Mission Street Food, San Francisco; stages at Nopa, San Francisco; McCrady’s, Charleston, South Carolina; Aldea, New York City

Education: Self-taught

Quintessential dish: Charred onion broth with ham and egg yolk

Previous career: Lawyer. Barzelay was working in intellectual property litigation when he lost his job in 2009. By that time, he was into food and throwing big dinner parties, so after he lost his job, he started cooking in restaurants for fun.

How Lazy Bear got started: Barzelay launched it as an underground restaurant in the fall of 2009. "I deliberately gave the impression that it was always moving around. I started it in my apartment, then moved it to art galleries and warehouses."

The vibe at Lazy Bear: Behind the unmarked building (the sign is just a row of red dots) is a lounge straight out of a Wes Anderson movie set in your weird rich uncle’s Yosemite hunting lodge. It’s decorated with camping photos, national park memorabilia and 1970s rock-and-roll pictures. The dining room is made up of two long picnic-style tables made from slabs of Wyoming elm.

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David Barzelay Videos

MasaLapse at Lazy Bear | Chefs David Barzelay and Carlos ...
"Lazy Bear" | David Barzelay | TEDxConstitutionDrive - YouTube

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David Barzelay is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food & Beverage and Celebrity Chef.

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David Barzelay generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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David Barzelay is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Food & Beverage and Celebrity Chef. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Barzelay for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Barzelay generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shirley Chung, Dale DeGroff and Mashama Bailey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Barzelay for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/12/2024.

David Barzelay Videos

MasaLapse at Lazy Bear | Chefs David Barzelay and Carlos ...
"Lazy Bear" | David Barzelay | TEDxConstitutionDrive - YouTube
  • How do I book David Barzelay to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Barzelay for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Barzelay, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Barzelay or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book David Barzelay for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for David Barzelay, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Barzelay, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does David Barzelay speak about?

    David Barzelay is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food & Beverage and Celebrity Chef.
  • Where does David Barzelay travel from?

    David Barzelay generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for David Barzelay?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Barzelay 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Barzelay 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 David Barzelay 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.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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