Who doesn’t like to eat tasty food? Probably, everyone will enjoy visiting their favorite and inexpensive restaurant. Especially in the evening, when a hard working day ends. Have you ever wondered why food is delicious in one restaurant, but not so much in another?
Much in the kitchen depends on the chef, who monitors proportions, cooking and presentation. It is he who must lead all important processes in the kitchen. One of such famous people is Dmitry Zotov. He is a chef from God, therefore both colleagues and visitors love and respect him.
In the article you will find a biography of the legendary Dmitry Zotov, interesting facts from his personal life and more.
Dmitry Zotov - chef
The biography of the famous chef is short, since he is only 33 years old, but interesting. He was born in Moscow on December 19, 1983. Today he is a professional chef. His career began in 1999. Then he worked only as an assistant to the Canadian chef Richard Quenton in a restaurant called the Central House of Writer. There he worked only 2 years.
In 2001, he moved to another restaurant - Portofino. There, he was also just an assistant to the cook Massimigliano Montirolli. Here he also worked for 2 years. So, during the time he worked as an assistant cook, Zotov learned a lot and began to think about his promotion. However, somehow it did not work out.
Interesting facts from life
As mentioned above, Dmitry Zotov is a chef. His personal life is practically not discussed, but some journalists managed to get interesting facts. For example, Zotov once said in an interview that he wasn’t cooking at home. His wife, Catherine, is very angry when her husband approaches her and advises something. After all, she herself cooks deliciously.
By the way, few people know that Zotov in his childhood did not even think of becoming a cook. Although many are sure that such dreams come almost from the cradle. As Dmitry explained, fate brought him to cookery when he was 16 years old. He just wanted a temporary part-time job and was so carried away that he unexpectedly became a famous cook. However, he does not regret that he took this path.
Career
Exactly a year, from 2003 to 2004, Dmitry Zotov worked as a personal chef. All this time he could not find a place for himself, because he understood that he knew a lot and was able, so it was time to build his career. Zotov learned to create original dishes with a beautiful presentation.
It so happened that in 2004 Zotov was offered to work in the Restaurant Syndicate project. Then he headed the first institution - "Plate". And then the professional growth of the chef began.
Dmitry Zotov Restaurants
The chef worked at the Tarelka restaurant for only about 12 months, and in 2005 he again received a new offer - to head the Pavilion restaurant. Thanks to Zotov, in the same year he became the best institution of 2005.
After the chef won and won the prize, invitations fell on him. A lot of restaurateurs wanted Zotov to organize elite evenings.
In 2006, the chef accepted one of the invitations to organize a large weekly banquet in Milan. Then there was a fashion show.
It lasted 7 days, and Zotov all this time surprised guests with his masterpieces and signature dishes.
In 2007, he became a chef in another restaurant. It was called Golden, and subsequently became one of the best in Moscow.
In 2010, another project called Beefbar Junior was opened in the Restaurant Syndicate project, which was again given the lead to Zotova, and in 2011, the Entrecote Restaurant. However, this is not limited to his professional activities.
In 2013, Zotov opened his personal small gastropub. Here you can have a good time, drink soft drinks and eat deliciously.
Awards and Achievements
In 2007, there was the 4th championship of Russia among cooks, which was called "Restaurant World 2007". Zotov became the winner, after which he began to be invited to many restaurants to work. Now he had a great choice of where to build his career.
In 2010, another competition for cooks was held. It was called the Silver Triangle. Zotov also wins here, then he was called not only the best, but also the youngest and most talented.
In 2011 there was a world championship of cooks. Here he was in fourth place. However, it is worth considering that after all, the competition was not in the country, international. Zotov began to be respected even more.
Today, Zotov is invited to all competitions and festivals of cooks, where he shows his art and skill. He surprises everyone with his talents and signature dishes.
What they say about the famous chef
As it turned out, one of the best Moscow cooks is Dmitry Zotov. Reviews about him and his restaurants are almost positive, although there are also negative ones. Many people like Zotov’s original dishes, original presentation and presentation.
The cook himself is polite and intelligent. They say that he is a kind, helpful person. After all, everyone knows: in business these are very rare qualities.
There are also negative sides. For example, some people do not like the sign in the pub. After all, it says that it works from 12.00, but very often opens at 14.00. According to one restaurant critic, this is a big minus of the restaurant. Indeed, the punctuality of such institutions is above all.
Conclusion
Dmitry Zotov is not only a good person, but also an excellent chef. For 33 years, he has achieved great heights in a professional sense. Over the 17 years of his work in cooking, he participated in many competitions and festivals that were intended for cooks.
Thanks to repeated victories, Dmitry Zotov began to head not one restaurant, but several, and eventually opened his own small pub. It is famous for beer, ale and chef's signature dishes. Everyone really likes the original presentation, presentation and taste of the dishes. Visit the restaurant of chef Dmitry Zotov - and you will not regret it.