LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Legendary Louisville Chef Anoosh Shariat died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.
The announcement of his passing by Apron, Inc. on social media brought an outpouring of tributes to the award-winning chef.
Born Anoosh Shariatmadari in Tehran, Iran, he left his home country in his teens. Working in kitchens in Europe and eventually the United States, he made his way to Louisville in the 1990s.
The 67-year-old owned a number of well-known fine and casual dining spots in Louisville over the years, including Shariat's Restaurant, Browning's Restaurant & Brewery, Park Place on Main, and, most recently, Noosh Nosh and Anoosh Bistro. He retired in May.
Shariat was known for his kindness and efforts to help local charities, including Chefs for Hope, Apron, Inc., Feat, Carriage House, The Louisville Comprehensive Care MS Center, and many others.
After being diagnosed with colorectal cancer six and half years ago, Shariat published a cookbook of his favorite recipes, "Eat Well, Love Life." Sales of the cookbook benefited his Cooking and Compassion nonprofit, which helps restaurant workers in need.
Shariat also appeared on many local television segments promoting his restaurants or charities he supported.
Former WDRB anchor Kate Springer was shocked by the flames from Chef Anoosh Shariat from Anoosh Bistro during a cooking segment Kentucky Derby week of 2017 at Churchill Downs. (WDRB Image)
Shariat is survived by his beloved wife Paula Barmore, five children, four grandchildren, a brother, three sisters and a large extended family.
A "Going Away" party to celebrate Shariat will be held from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Gilda's Club Kentuckiana, 2440 Grinstead Drive in Louisville.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Gilda's Club Louisville, Apron Inc., or the Colon Cancer Prevention Project.
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