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Art Smith is a renowned chef known for his Southern cuisine, having served prominent figures and helmed successful restaurants across the United States. He is recognized for his culinary expertise and philanthropic endeavors in food and nutrition.
Celebrity chef Art Smith served as the personal, day-to-day chef to Oprah Winfrey for ten years, a position that involved cooking for her and contributing to her media platforms, including Oprah.com and O, The Oprah Magazine.
Art Smith is the owner of Blue Door Kitchen, a restaurant located in Chicago, Illinois.
Art Smith is the owner of Reunion Navy Pier, a restaurant located in Chicago, Illinois, opened in partnership with Niles Mayor George Alpogianis.
Art Smith is the owner of Art Bird, a restaurant.
Art Smith is the owner of Sporty Bird, a restaurant.
Art Smith is the owner of Homecomin Disney Springs (Homecoming: Florida Kitchen and Shine Bar), a restaurant located at The Landing - Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Chef Art Smith collaborated with Cooks Who Feed in an initiative aimed at tackling world hunger, providing 100 meals at a time through collective action.
Art Smith has been a guest judge for Food Network, appearing on shows like "Iron Chef America" and "Chopped All Stars."
Harper One published Art Smith's cookbook, "Art Smith's Healthy Comfort."
Art Smith appeared in a cooking segment in Lady Gaga's 2011 ABC special "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving" and later became the head chef of Joanne Trattoria, an Italian restaurant in New York City owned by Lady Gaga's parents.
Charles Arthur Smith, born on March 1, 1960, in Jasper, Florida, developed his culinary skills specializing in Southern cuisine. His career highlights include serving as the private chef to Oprah Winfrey for ten years until 2007, and also cooking for former Florida Governors Bob Graham and Jeb Bush. During his time at Florida State University, he completed culinary internships with The Greenbrier and the Walt Disney Magic Kingdom College Program, laying the groundwork for his extensive career.
Smith has established himself as a successful restaurateur, with ventures such as Blue Door in Chicago, Illinois, Art Smith’s Réunion also in Chicago, Homecoming: Florida Kitchen and Shine Bar at Disney Springs, and formerly Southern Art and Bourbon Bar in Atlanta, Georgia. His culinary work extends beyond restaurants to media, where he has authored three cookbooks: “Back to the Table,” “Kitchen Life: Real Food for Real Families,” and “Back to the Family.” He regularly contributes recipes and cooking advice to Oprah.com and “O, The Oprah Magazine.” He has also made numerous television appearances on shows such as “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Iron Chef America,” “BBQ Pitmasters,” and “Chopped All Stars.”
A significant part of Smith’s career is dedicated to philanthropy through the non-profit organization Common Threads, which he founded. This charity focuses on promoting community health through food and nutrition education, offering cooking and nutrition classes. He has been recognized for his contributions, receiving the James Beard Award in 2002 for “Back to the Table: The Reunion of Food and Family,” a Gourmand World Cookbook Award in 2001, and being named Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation in 2007. In 2008, Smith was inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame. He has cooked for President Barack Obama and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
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