Tal Ronnen

About

Tal Ronnen is a renowned celebrity chef and the founder of Crossroads Kitchen, a prominent vegan restaurant in Los Angeles' West Hollywood neighborhood. He gained national recognition for preparing meals for Oprah Winfrey's 21-day vegan cleanse and has catered high-profile events, including Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's wedding and a U.S. Senate dinner. Ronnen is also a bestselling author, known for his books "The Conscious Cook" and "Crossroads: Extraordinary Recipes from the Restaurant That Is Reinventing Vegan Cuisine." Ronnen's culinary journey began after graduating from the Natural Gourmet Institute. He is a pioneer in plant-based fine dining and has collaborated with notable brands like Kite Hill and Impossible Foods. Born in Israel, Ronnen was exposed to diverse cuisines from an early age. He turned vegan as a teenager and now focuses on creating delicious plant-based dishes. His work extends beyond Crossroads, with roles at the Wynn and Encore hotels in Las Vegas and conducting vegetarian workshops nationwide.