Lee Knoeppel

Lee Knoeppel is a highly accomplished chef and restaurateur in New York City. Growing up in the suburbs of New York, Lee developed a passion for food from an early age. He honed his skills by studying culinary arts at the Institute of Culinary Education, where he graduated with a degree in the field. With years of experience under his belt, Lee has held several executive chef positions, including at Barcade in NYC, Connecticut, New Jersey and Philly, and the Long Acre Tavern in Times Square. He has also competed on several renowned cooking competitions such as ABC’s The Taste with Anthony Bourdain and Food Network’s Chopped, where he won the competition. He also competed on Chopped Champions, Beat Bobby Flay, Restaurant Start Up and Midnight Feast. Currently, Lee is the exectuve chef and owner of Extra Sauce, a popular New York City restaurant that features his unique an inventive style of cooking. With his culinary expertise and dedication to his craft, Lee continues to impress diners with his delicious creations.