| 2006 |
Miami New Times – Best Chef of 2006 |
| 2005 |
International Star Diamond Award |
| 2001 |
FIU Torch Award for Distinguished Alumni |
| 2001 |
Consileur Culinaire, Chaine des Rotisseur |
| 2000 |
Inducted in Club de Sabeur |
| 1997 & 1999 |
Gourmet Magazine Top Table Award |
| 1994 |
Honorary Doctorate Degree from Johnson & Wales University |
| 1994 |
James Beard Foundation's Best Chef Award Southeast region |
| 1993 |
Nation's Restaurant News Hall of Fame |
| 1993 - 2002 |
DiRona Top 300 in America Award |
| 1992 - 2002 |
AAA, Four Diamond Award |
| 1992 |
New York City Technical College's Alumnus of the Year 1996 South Florida Magazine, Best Chef |
| 1991 |
Food and Wine Magazine, Best New Chef |
| 1990 - 2002 |
Mobil Guide - 4-Star Award |
| 1990 - 2001 |
Florida Trend Magazine, Golden Spoon Award |
| 1989 - 2002 |
The Wine Spectator, Award of Excellence |
| 1989 |
James Beard Foundation's Rising Star in American Cuisine |
