Wolfgang Johannes Puck, born Wolfgang Johannes Topfschnig, is a famous chef. He was born in Austria. His father, a butcher, left Maria, his mother, before he was born. Interesting, his mother married Joseph Puck, who loved Wolfgang as her own and adopted him. That's why he has the last name Puck. As a child, he spent a lot of time with his mother, which created his love for cooking. Wolfgang's mother was a pastry chef in their town and worked at a local restaurant. He spent many hours with her, watching her perform culinary magic. Realizing the love of cooking that her son was developing, Maria thought it would be a good thing for him to receive the proper training to become a chef. At the age of fourteen, Wolfgang was studying at a culinary school and training with the best. Raymond Thuilier de L'Oustau de Baumanière in Les Baux-de-Provence was one of the many people for whom he had the chance to be apprenticed. He has also worked at other French restaurants, including Maxim's in Paris, the Hôtel de Paris in Monaco and the 3 Michelin-starred Oustau de Baumanière in Provence. With his friend's encouragement, Wolfgang left Europe to come to the United States to gain more experience and exposure at the age of 24. Upon arrival, he landed a job in Indianapolis at La Tour, a special occasion restaurant that served classic French cuisine on the 35th floor of what is now Regions Tower. This restaurant is now closed. Puck only stayed there for 2 years before heading to Hollywood, California to work as chef and co-owner of Ma Maison. In 1982, Puck opened his first restaurant, Spago, which for 18 years would be located on the famous Sunset Strip in the west. Hollywood. He served ...... middle of paper ...... Wolfgang Puck soups, stocks and broths, ready-to-drink coffees and Wolfgang Puck all-natural non-stick cooking and cooking sprays. Wolfgang Johannes Puck, a non-surrender, made his dream come true. He took what his mother knew and shared it with him, making him a well-respected chef, restaurateur and businessman. With a dream in his heart and encouragement from a friend to pursue his dream, this famous chef founded three companies under his name. They are Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, Wolfgang Puck Catering and Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. These accomplishments, however, have not made him an indifferent person but one filled with compassion for others. He contributed a lot by getting involved with organizations to better help the general public. Some of these programs help feed the elderly; childhood diabetes; and many cancer foundations around the world.