Since opening Ron Ben-Israel Cakes in SoHo, his cakes have been a favorite among celebrities and the style-conscious, including some of the city's premier hotels: The St. Regis, The Pierre, The New York Palace, The Waldorf-Astoria, The Mark, and The Plaza. His cakes frequently appear in publications including: The New York Times, New York Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, In Style, Modern Bride, and Cosmopolitan. His cakes have also been featured in several books including: Vera Wang on Weddings, Kate Manchester's The Perfect Wedding Cake, Bette Matthews' Cakes For Your Wedding, and Joan Hamburg's City Weddings and met with glowing reviews from The Zagat Suvery. Numerous television credits include: "Martha Stewart Living," "Oprah," NBC's "Today Show," CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," and ABC's "Good Morning America" and "The View." Film credits include Paramount's In And Out, Woody Allen's Celebrity, and an upcoming acting role in Brooklyn.

Ron has guest lectured at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and is currently a guest chef instructor and regular demonstrator at The French Culinary Institute in New York City. He has been honored with numerous accolades including awards from the New York Guild of Chefs, The Societe de Saint Michelle, and the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique.

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Other Pastry Chef Advisory Board Members

• Jacques Torres
• Rose Levy Beranbaum
• Bo Friberg
• Gale Gand
• Emily Luchetti
• Christophe Toury
• Sherry Yard