Ben Pollinger

Ben Pollinger is the former executive chef of Oceana restaurant in New York City, a Michelin star recipient.

Career

Pollinger was raised in New Jersey. He earned a degree in economics from Boston University and later graduated as class valedictorian from Culinary Institute of America. He trained under chef Alain Ducasse at Le Louis XV in Monte Carlo.

After returning to New York, he spent more than seven years gaining culinary experience at Lespinasse, Les Celebrites, Tabla and Union Square Cafe.