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CHEF DENZEL
Years after that warm batch of cookies, was prepared during one of many cold winters in Detroit, Michigan, Denzel started his cooking career in France. His disciplines since then have taken him to other countries such as Great Britain, Spain, and Austria. He has worked in restaurants all over the world, including the Ritz Carlton, Swissötel, and the Hyatt International. He has also prepared dishes for numerous celebrities; just to name a few: Susan Clark, daughter of music personality Roy Clark, Olivia de Havilland, Pat O'Brien and Stevie Wonder. He has also been recognized for his ten pound two and a half foot tall chocolate replica of the Eiffel Tower. The tower was completed to accommodate a dinner party as the centerpiece for the celebration of a recent music recording hosted by Susan Thornsen Clark. The tower that took ten hours to construct was formerly displayed at the Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum located in St. Augustine, Florida. Chef Denzel has also made numerous appearances on Food Shows, one of which is Afternoon Delight. He has also executed events including the 1987 Governor's Convention at the Grand Traverse Resort located in Traverse, City, Michigan, prepared dishes in prestigious cafés including the five star Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida and the Coco Cola Super Bowl Party of the Swissötel in Atlanta, Georgia. He has published several articles and recipes. Most of his inspirations are derived from great chefs, by which his interests were stirred in his native hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Chef Leonardo Gnesotto was the one who sparked Denzel's interests and was well known for his association to the acclaimed St. Regis Hotel. Later Chef McCoy was directed under the tutelage of Han Bushkins, Captain of the Olympic Culinary Team of 1986. One day Denzel hopes to travel to The Ritz in Paris in order to be guided by the world's most prestigious instructors. In his spare time, Denzel enjoys veterinary medicine, nurturing wild plants and medicinal herbs. You may find this article in "Greater Jacksonville's Award Winning Recipes" page 222 |
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Chef Denzel McCoy's culinary training began
at the ripe age of six. Jokingly, he recalled his experience
of over forty-two years ago, sharing the thrill of a first
attempt at baking his first batch of cookies. For him, starting
from such an insignificant act was the passport to be a well
recognized chef in his field of expertise.