Founded by Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud, The Dinex Group, LLC is a collection of internationally renowned and acclaimed restaurants with an emphasis on hospitality, from fine dining to casual cuisine, served at the highest level. A culinary innovator and iconic restaurateur, Daniel founded The Dinex Group in 1993 with his eponymous restaurant, DANIEL, growing it today to multiple owned and licensed venues around the world including DANIEL in New York City; Le Pavillon in New York City; Café Boulud in New York as well as at the Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach, Rosewood Baha Mar in The Bahamas, and The Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto; Maison Boulud at The Ritz-Carlton in Montreal and at the Marina Bay Sands Resort & Casino in Singapore, Bar Boulud in New York City; Boulud Sud at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami; Brasserie Boulud in the Sofitel Dubai; and three Épicerie Boulud locations throughout New York City. Most recent openings include Le Gratin, Joji, Joji Box, Centurion Lounge, and Tiffany's Blue Box Café in New York City. The company additionally operates a commissary kitchen, an online platform named Daniel Boulud Kitchen, and is the majority stake in Feast & Fêtes, one of New York City’s premier catering and events companies.
Additionally, Chef Daniel is Co-President of Citymeals on Wheels, an organization dedicated to serving meals to New Yorkers in need; is Co-Founder of Food1st, in partnership with SL Green Realty Corp. responding to the COVID-19 food crisis throughout New York City; and is Chairman of Ment’or, providing grants to young chefs to advance their culinary educations.