Celebrity Chef: Jason GouldResearch and Development Chef - Cyclone Anaya's Biography Jason Gould joined the Cyclone Anaya's family in January 2010 as the Research and Development Chef. Gould works closely with the founder's son, Rico Valencia, in continuing the traditions of the Cyclone Anaya's Mexican Kitchen menu as well as creating new traditions. A native of Australia, Gould brings 20 years of dedicated, specialty restaurant experience from his native country, as well as the United Kingdom, to the venture. In 1991, after four years of study, Gould received his Certificate of Apprenticeship, Cookery, from Dandenong College in Australia and began his career in a variety of kitchen posts at respected restaurants and clubs throughout the country. Most notably, he worked at the acclaimed Michelin-rated Mirabelle restaurant in London, where he served as sous chef under famed Chef Marco Pierre White. He was also the owner of JAG, a catering company in Melbourne, Australia in from 1995 to 1996. In 2001, he ended a successful stint as chef de partie at a five-star French restaurant in Tyrol, Austria's Vital Dorint Royal Hotel, to try his hand in the kitchens of New York City. With career opportunities scarce in the wake of 9/11, Gould decided to regroup in Houston, where he had several relatives. Driving down Montrose Boulevard, Aries caught his eye, and Gould made an unannounced visit, which soon led to his hire. Gould served as chef de cuisine for over two years at Aries, receiving widespread praise by both critics and gourmands alike. In July of 2005, Gould became the chef and co-owner of Gravitas, a modern bistro in Houston's Historic Fourth Ward/midtown area. The restaurant and lounge featured classic, hearty fare interpreted in the French style. Gravitas was selected as New Restaurant of the Year in 2005 by Texas Monthly. Gould was named Up-and-Coming Chef of the Year in 2006 by My Table, and received its top honor in 2007 as Chef of the Year. In 2009, after the Gravitas partnership was dissolved, Gould sought the opportunity to become the Research and Development Chef at Cyclone Anaya's, and was officially named part of the restaurant's family in January 2010. As Research and Development Chef, Gould will help plan future endeavors including the development of new restaurant concepts. |
JASON GOULD
Houston Black Tie Gala
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