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David Bouley
1953 - 2024
David Bouley
1953 - 2024
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BORN
1953
DIED
2024
David Bouley Obituary
David Bouley was an influential four-star chef in New York City known for his many TV appearances and the Tribeca restaurant that bore his name.
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15 Entries
JK
February 16, 2025
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending condolences and prayers to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed and touched the lives of so many.
Karen Simone
March 12, 2024
I loved walking into Bouley in TriBeCa and smelling the apples, particularly on a cold day. It was my favorite restaurant in the world! May David´s family and friends be comforted by our Lord Jesus. David´s memory is secure.
EW
February 26, 2024
My Family and I would like to extend our condolences to the family of David Bouley. He was a very talented chef, who was well known in the culinary world for his passion of food, and his love for cooking. It is no doubt that he will be missed by all who knew him personally and professionally.
May your love and many special memories you shared with David, show how much your life was touched by his presence. And may the God of all comfort bless your grieving hearts with strengh, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of David Bouley. May his culinary devotion and legacy keep his memory alive for all eternity.
Sincerely,
Jan Williamson
February 22, 2024
Amanda, I was so sorry to hear about your uncle David. I remember him as a teenager. He was very accomplished at his craft. My condolences to you and your family.
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Rusty Kolodziejczyk
February 21, 2024
We did all the restaurants for David BOULEY with special finishes. We had known him and his wife Nicole got many years. Thanks to David I have developed into a foodie. Thank you Chef for everything. RIP
Maxine Frank
February 21, 2024
We held our wedding at Bouley in 2009. It may be the only wedding in history where to this day everyone remembers the food, the ambience and a freak early winter snowstorm. David was charming and gracious. We celebrated our anniversary there every year until it closed. A big loss.
Stephen Parker
February 19, 2024
Every time we ate at 1 of his restaurants it was a fantastic experience I didn´t know him personally but met him once at Bouley and he was very friendly will miss him and his food
Stephen Parker
February 19, 2024
His flagship restaurant was my 1st experience in I believe 1995 it was phenomenal sat at 6 pm and left at 1am and people were still waiting to sit amazing we had champagne,wine ,martinis.and grand marniers still best eating and drinking experience of them all in nyc and I´ve been to all the top restaurants the food was amazing course after course and obviously we weren´t rushed and service impeccable no restaurant has come close since (le bernadin ,French laundry, four seasons , lutece , per se or daniel
Jim Stewart
February 18, 2024
I will miss David. We had lots of adventures together. Haven't seen him in a few years, now that he is gone I am remembering just how exciting a life he lived. Jim Stewart
Carol Millette
February 18, 2024
I went to grammar school with David at St. Mary´s in Willimantic, CT. I remember his curly hair and how funny he was! I followed his career and amazed by how renowned he became. So sad he is gone so soon. But he gave so much during his time through his talents. A life well-lived. Rest in peace.
Susan Beckhard
February 16, 2024
In 1988 I walked into the original Bouley in Tribeca. I knew the area well as a friend had a painting studio there for many years. I had read about David in magazine and thought to myself I´m going to walk in and give them my resume. I felt confident to work in a gourmet restaurant with all my previous experience. When I arrived, I was greeted by Melissa . As I reached in my bag for my resume, she proclaimed, " you´re hired!" Melissa needed someone to do her job 5 shifts a week. That began my journey working front of the house for David Bouley sine he couldn´t be in both places at the same time! David was in the kitchen personally supervising every order. As a creative person myself with a BFA from an art college, I knew David was a truly talented artist.
I deeply respected David and saw him as a genius chef/artist, creating beautifully designed plates with luscious aromas, beautiful presentations, and exacting care- only accepting perfection.
One night in the middle of rush hour service, David called me into the kitchen to talk about a raw scallop he was about to cook and how he was about to cook it. He spoke with such passion that all these years later it remains an unforgettable experience. It was important to David even when we were over-booked on a Saturday night and his clients had to wait, that I didn´t lose a single client! At times that was challenging!! I did my job well, sometimes navigating frustrated clients had to wait, that I didn´t lose a single client! At times that was challenging! I did my job well, sometimes navigating frustrated clients in the lounge by running into the kitchen and enlisting David to make some complimentary hot d´oeuvres or a free cocktail! David put Tribeca on the map... he really did!
A few fond memories of my time with David. Very sad he left so young.
Thank you, David for having me be part of your chef star rating those many years ago.
To his family and dear friends, I´m sorry for your loss.
Warmly,
Susan Beckhard
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Elizabeth Zakor
February 15, 2024
The best experience of my life working for David, I learned so much. Thank you David for a once in a lifetime opportunity which I will always treasure. My sincere condolences to your family.
RR
February 15, 2024
An incredible chef, so well known in a field of such highly talented chefs. So deserving of all the credits and accolades . Such amazing food. His many TV appearances were always great to watch. Sincere condolences to the Bouley family, May God help you through your time of loss.
Linda Cohen
February 14, 2024
David´s gifts to us were his restaurants they were filled with beauty in every sense you could imagine. So much joy was shared with our families and friends here. The smell of apples at arrival, the vineyards on the walls, the spectacular decor, with his gorgeous flower arrangements everywhere. There were feasts of flavors delicately prepared and presented like no other could!! Every time we left we looked forward to our return. He was a rare and wonderful talent with such special gifts. We felt each experience was like visiting a relative´s home filled with so much love! A life of pleasing palettes and touching one's souls. You left a legacy most of us will NEVER forget! RIP.
Pamela Visco
February 14, 2024
I am so very sorry to hear of David's passing. My sincerest condolences to the family. With love and prayers, Pamela Visco.
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