Speaker
Joseph LIDGERWOOD
Affliation
EVETT
Title
Owner Chef
Session
Korea and ‘Korean Wave’ in the View of Expatriates

Biography

Joseph Lidgerwood is the owner chef of the restaurant EVETT. Born in Australia, Joseph has worked in prominent restaurants around the world, The French Laundry in Napa ,US as well as The Ledbury and Tom Aikens in London, UK . Since a young age, Joseph has been intrigued by different ingredients and cultures around the world. This has led him to work on a number of culinary projects and popup restaurants in various cities – New York, Hong Kong and Yangon, plus many more. Building upon his vast experiences and insights, Joseph opened EVETT in Seoul\'s Yeoksam-dong in 2019, presenting a modern reinterpretation of Korean ingredients and traditional cuisine through his tasting menus. EVETT received 1 star from the Michelin Guide 2020 and maintained its award since then and chef Joseph Lidgerwood received Michelin Young Chef Awards in 2021. He has appeared in TV programs such as <Welcome, First Time in Korea> and <Mirage Restaurant>.