José Ramón Andrés Puerta is a Spanish and American chef and restaurateur who moved to the United States in the early 1990s. Since his arrival, he has opened restaurants across several American cities and established himself as a notable figure in the culinary world. Andrés has received recognition for both his culinary work and humanitarian efforts, winning multiple James Beard Awards. Beyond his restaurant work, he serves as a professor and founded the Global Food Institute at George Washington University, reflecting his commitment to food-related education and social impact.