Mr. Eisendrath's expertise in live fire design has earned him recognition in the culinary world for returning wood-fired cooking to fine dining (The New York Times).
WASHINGTON, DC, October 01, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Benjamin Cardozo Eisendrath has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ben Eisendrath is the owner and chief executive officer of Grillworks, a company based in Michigan renowned for its custom, handmade grills. Since 2007, he has been at the helm of its operations, overseeing custom projects from inception to completion. His portfolio includes a custom operation in Brooklyn, New York, that produces his most chef-driven designs. Mr. Eisendrath's expertise in live fire design has earned him recognition in the culinary world for returning wood-fired cooking to fine dining (The New York Times).
Before launching Grillworks, Mr. Eisendrath developed new products in technology. He was at the forefront of the first web wave, at startups in Washington, D.C., then AOL from 1996 to 2006, where he helped roll out early online games and the first AOL broadband service. His transition from the technology industry to custom grill manufacturing and business ownership was influenced by his father, Charles Eisendrath, who, while a prominent journalist, designed and made grills in his spare time. His first model was 'The Grillery', and became a cult object among his friends and a tight circle in the culinary community. Inspired by the invention he'd grown up watching his father use, son Ben decided to revive and reinvent Grillworks, with the aim of bringing Argentine grilling techniques and highly customized options to homes and restaurants worldwide.
Mr. Eisendrath received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and literature from the University of Vermont in 1992.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Eisendrath holds several patents related to grill technology, notably for grills designed around a crankwheel heat control system and for the use of sound and visual cues in professional live fire operation. He also authored many articles for periodicals including The Atlantic, Edible Communities, and The Washington Post. They include "An Act of Culinary Heroism: Praise for the Winter-Weather Griller," "Grill Like You Mean It: The Case for Bringing Back Fire" and "The Birth of a Grill Designer." In addition to his work in food and grilling, Mr. Eisendrath is a recognized photographer, tapped by musicians and music venues to illustrate their events, and by professional brands like Leica Camera to show the market how he displays his vision.
Mr. Eisendrath is also committed to civic engagement, donating to organizations supporting veterans and first responders, and is a strong booster of free speech, his appreciation stemming from his father's journalistic example.
Ben Eisendrath's journey from a technology innovator to a culinary trailblazer exemplifies his versatility and dedication to excellence in every endeavor, but when asked of his favorite accomplishment, he says:
"The day my Dad saw the first article about me in The New York Times, he turned and said "You know, when I made The Grillery, I kidded with myself that maybe I could change, just a little, how Americans cook. You've done it."
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