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Best Chef in Dallas - D Magazine

Chef Avner Samuel is a super chef. It’s a moniker attributed to him by journalists and foodies that have followed his 35-year culinary journey. Perhaps it is his passion and charisma. Or, the years of training he spent in Jerusalem, London and Paris. Perhaps it is sheer talent. Whatever it is, there is something uniquely special about Chef Avner Samuel.

In Dallas, his contribution at The Mansion on Turtle Creek and the Fairmont Hotel is the stuff of legends. Just ask any Dallasite about The Mansion’s renowned tortilla soup. They will tell you. Today, Aurora stands as the expression of Chef Samuel’s love and passion for exquisite food and wine. But, don’t just take our word for it. Experience it for yourself. Learn from him during a cooking class. Attend a wine tasting. Visit for dinner. Meet Chef Avner Samuel, and you will experience an element of genius, and you will have met one of Dallas' finest.

Avner Samuel, Chef and Owner

Born in Israel, Avner Samuel grew up the oldest of seven children in the ancient city of Jerusalem. At the age of thirteen, he got his first job cooking in a commercial kitchen. Samuel graduated from the Tadmor Culinary Institute in Jerusalem, and also studied at La Varenne Culinary School in Paris.

Avner has spent many years as Executive Chef in some of Dallas' finest restaraurants, including the Mansion on Turtle Creek, The Crescent Court Hotel and the Fairmont Hotel.

In 1993 he opened his first restaurant in Dallas, "Avner's" on McKinney, which was named to Esquire Magazine's list of the "Ten Best New Restaurants in America". He then added "Yellow" and Bistro A to his list of acclaimed restaurants. In 2003 he opened Aurora which was voted Best New Restaurant in Dallas in 2003.