Ben Byruch is best known as the husband of Top Chef Leah Cohen, a former student. He is also in the food business and owns two restaurants with his wife. In September 2021, the couple confirmed that they were expecting their second child.
So, for those who want to know more about Chef Leah Cohn’s husband, check out this Ben Byruch Biography.
Ben Byruch’s Age
Ben Byruch is 39 years old as of September 2021. He last celebrated his birthday on June 28, 2021. You know, Ben’s zodiac sign is Cancer.
Ben Byruch Family, Hometown
Ben Byruch is from his native Pennsylvania. He was born to his father, Stephen Byruch. Stephen is a die-hard Sixers fan and attends every game. You can find him on Instagram under the username (@sbyruch25). But Stephen keeps this information private. Meanwhile, he is also on Facebook but only posts sparingly on the platform.
Speaking of family, Ben also has an older brother named Geoffrey Byruch. Geoffrey attended Temple University and graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Management. He is an entrepreneur and has had a business mind since a very young age. His work is mostly based on restaurants, retail or healthcare. Geoffrey is married and has three children.
Ben Byruch has spent most of his life in the restaurant business, specifically restaurants. He started as a dishwasher and rose to Operations Manager so he knows every in and out of the restaurant business.
As teenagers, Ben’s father Stephen and his grandfather founded a wholesale meat company. They then began working in sales management for a wholesale food distribution company.
Ben eventually began studying culinary arts after graduating from high school. He enrolled at Penn State and continued his studies there. He then attended the Art Institute of Philadelphia, majoring in Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts.
Fun fact: Ben’s wife, Leah, lost her beloved father after contracting COVID-19.
His height, distinctive features
Ben Byruch is 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) tall. His bushy beard and glasses are his defining features. He has gained and lost weight over the years, and is somewhat self-conscious about it.
His Instagram, Facebook
Ben Byruch is on Instagram (@bbyruch) with 643 followers. He has posted 57 times on the platform. Likewise, he is on Twitter @benbyruch with 71 followers. He has entertained his followers with 109 tweets as of this writing (early September 2021).
Furthermore, Ben is connected with 540 friends and family members on Facebook.
Ben Byruch Job, Net Worth
Ben Byruch found work in the kitchen of Pod and Trust in Philadelphia. He also became the banquet chef at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
To gain experience, Ben spent several years in Philly where he worked in various restaurant related positions and eventually owned and operated his own concept.
Eventually, Ben decided to take the next big step and moved to New York to do just that. According to Pig and Khao’s website, “to take his final step into the financial management side of the business, he spent two years working at a small investment bank, learning the basics of business management, raising capital, and dealing with investors. He then immersed himself in the restaurant business, but in a new city.”
Ben founded Pig and Khao in September 2012. He started there as a Sous Chef. Eventually, he found himself taking on more and more roles and became the General Manager. As General Manager, he was responsible for every aspect of the business and day-to-day operations of Pig and Khao. Under his guidance and supervision, the restaurant saw a sharp increase in sales year on year and a significant reduction in costs.
Ben also founded Piggyback Bar with his wife and chef Leah Cohen after the success of their Lower East Side eatery. According to Ben, Piggyback Bar is “New York City in the ’60s and ’70s mixed with someone’s grandmother’s basement.”
It remains an exciting experience for both foodies and those looking for trendy new lands.
Restaurateur Ben Buruch has a net worth of nearly $2 million.
Ben Byruch and Leah Cohen: Wedding, Children
Ben Byruch and Leah Cohen first met when he was a sous chef at Pig and Khao. From there, they started dating. The couple eventually got married in July 2016.
Ben Byruch and his wife and son Carter Graham (Photo: Leah’s IG)
In the fall of 2019, the couple welcomed their first child, Carter Graham, on September 23, 2019. Baby Carter weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 21 inches long, born at exactly 1:51 p.m.
In a 2019 interview with Page Six, Leah revealed that her son is a Vampire who sleeps all day and stays awake all night. She revealed her pregnancy in March 2019.
In an October 2019 interview, Leah spoke to Page Six and revealed that she wasn’t ready to think about having another child just yet. “If I decide to have another child — it’s not anytime soon,” she said.
In September 2021, Ben and Leah revealed to EVERYBODY that they will be having children. They confirmed that they are excited to have a son in early 2022. His wife shared, “We are very excited; we have wanted another child for a while and always knew we wanted two children close in age.”
Leah also shared how lucky she was to get pregnant so quickly. She shared her excitement and anxiety about the baby’s arrival.