Born in the year 1965, in the charming town of Paramus, located in the state of New Jersey, Ken Oringer is a renowned chef with a strong connection to the city of Boston. Prior to receiving the prestigious honor, Oringer was nominated for The James Beard Foundation's Best Chef — Northeast Award on two separate occasions, in the years 1998 and 1999. However, it wasn't until the year 2001 that he ultimately received the recognition he deserved, as he was awarded the highly coveted title of Best Chef — Northeast.