Aaron Silverman
Aaron Silverman | |
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| Born | 1982 Montgomery County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, restaurateur |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Rose's Luxury, Pineapple & Pearls, Little Pearl |
Aaron Silverman is a prominent American chef and restaurateur, acclaimed for his Michelin-starred dining establishments in Washington, D.C. such as Rose's Luxury, Pineapple & Pearls, and Little Pearl. In 2016, he was honored with a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award.
Early life and career
Raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, Silverman completed his education at Thomas Sprigg Wootton High School located in Rockville, Maryland. He began his higher education studying accounting and political science at Northeastern University before shifting his focus to culinary arts at L'Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. His initial professional experience included working under Jonathan Krinn at the 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia.
In 2006, Krinn recommended him to Jovia in New York City, where Silverman expanded his culinary skills at renowned venues such as Momofuku Noodle Bar with David Chang, Insieme with Marco Canora, and Aldea with George Mendes. By 2010, he was part of Sean Brock’s team at McCrady's Restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina. After a year, Silverman returned to the Washington region to establish his own restaurant vision, organizing pop-up dining events during 2012 and 2013 before securing a lease on a townhouse in the Barracks Row neighborhood for his inaugural restaurant, Rose's Luxury.
Rose's Luxury and Pineapple & Pearls
Launched in October 2013, Rose's Luxury quickly garnered widespread praise, earning three stars from The Washington Post and being recognized as the top new restaurant in America by Bon Appétit magazine in 2014.
In 2016, Silverman was distinguished as one of America's Best New Chefs by Food & Wine Magazine and received the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic region during the same year.
Spring of 2016 saw the debut of Pineapple & Pearls situated adjacent to Rose's Luxury. This venue features an upscale 15-course tasting menu priced at $250. The Washington Post acclaimed it as the best new restaurant of that year. When the Michelin Guide made its first appearance for Washington, D.C., Rose's Luxury was awarded one star while Pineapple & Pearls earned two stars.
In December 2017, Silverman introduced Little Pearl, a more relaxed café and wine bar located near his other establishments. Little Pearl was granted a Michelin star in the 2020 edition of the guide.
Awards
- 2014 Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurant in America (Rose's Luxury)
- 2016 Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs
- 2016 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic
- 2017 Michelin Star (Rose's Luxury)
- 2017 Two Michelin Stars (Pineapple & Pearls)
- 2020 Michelin Star (Little Pearl)