Eric Ripert, the co-owner and visionary 3 Michelin star chef of New York City's Le Bernardin, is one of the greatest chefs in the world. He joined Le Bernardin in 1991, and – for over three decades- has kept the greatness of this timeless establishment alive with co-owner Maguy La Coze.

After the unexpected passing of Gilbert in 1994, Maguy Le Coze began working closely with Chef Eric Ripert, a disciple and close friend of Gilbert, who took over the kitchen to continue preparing the freshest seafood with the simple philosophy that the fish is the star of the plate.

His family instilled their own passion for food in the young Ripert, and at the age of 15 he left home to attend culinary school in Perpignan. At 17, he moved to Paris and cooked at the legendary La Tour D'Argent before taking a position at the Michelin three-starred Jamin.