Chef David Holben

David Holben

Executive Chef, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House

Nationally recognized Chef David Holben serves as Executive Chef of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House in Dallas, Texas, one of the highest grossing restaurants in the state. Chef Holben’s superior skills in the kitchen come from formal training, graduating with high honors from the Culinary Institute of America, and thirty years of experience cooking in the United States and overseas.  He learned the highest level of quality standards working at France’s finest Three-Star Michelin Restaurants during a yearlong working scholarship, and then returned to Dallas to continue his dedication to culinary excellence.  Since his return, Chef Holben has opened five acclaimed restaurants in Dallas, most famously The Riviera restaurant, which earned a five-star rating. 

Chef Holben’s talent for creating flavorful dishes and effectively leading his kitchen staff earned him numerous awards and honors, such as cooking for U.S. Presidents Jimmy Carter and George Bush, being named a “Chef to Watch For” in Esquire Magazine, and named one of the Top Ten Best New Chefs in America from Food and Wine Magazine in 1990.  Since joining Del Frisco’s as Executive Chef in 2003, Chef Holben was featured as chef for the acclaimed James Beard dinners in both Dallas and New York locations and represented the James Beard foundation as a chef on the Regency Cruise line. He most recently appeared on CBS’s The Early Show, Chef on a Shoe String for a live cooking segment.    

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