| Ron Ben-Israel started his confectionery adventure
towards the end of a successful 15-year career as a professional
ballet/modern dancer. His delicate and elegant cakes were first
discovered when they were displayed in Mikimoto's window in New
York City. Commissions soon followed for displays at Villeroy &
Boch, Baccarat, De Beer's, Bloomingdale's, Bergdorf Goodman, and
in bridal salons such as Vera Wang, Yumi Katsura, and Michelle Roth.
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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