Chef Art Smith Dogs

# Art Smith is an American chef and restaurateur, best known for his expertise in Southern cuisine.

# He gained fame as a personal chef to celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, for whom he cooked for many years.

# Smith has also appeared on various cooking shows and authored several cookbooks, including Back to the Table and Art Smith’s Healthy Comfort.

# Smith is also a philanthropist who founded Common Threads, a non-profit organization aimed at teaching children about healthy eating and cultural diversity through food.

# He has won multiple James Beard Foundation awards and operates several successful restaurants, such as Homecomin' Florida Kitchen at Disney Springs.

# He once cooked for Nelson Mandela and was responsible for whipping up dishes at one of his dinners. Mandela reportedly loved Art’s cooking, especially his Southern-style dishes.

# Did you know? After years of indulging in his own rich, Southern comfort foods, Smith lost over 100 pounds by switching to a healthier lifestyle.

# Smith didn't just sizzle in the kitchen—he also hit the ballroom floor! In 2012, he competed on Top Chef Masters and Dancing with the Stars (the latter for charity), proving he has rhythm both in and out of the kitchen.