What is Homaro Cantu's full name?
Homaro "Omar" Cantu Jr.
Homaro Cantu date of birth:
September 23, 1976
How old was Homaro Cantu when died?
38
Where was Homaro Cantu born?
Tacoma, Washington, USA
When did Homaro Cantu die?
April 14, 2015
Where did Homaro Cantu die?
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Why did Homaro Cantu die?
Suicide
Homaro Cantu body shape:
Average
What color is Homaro Cantu's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Homaro Cantu nationality?
American
What is Homaro Cantu's occupation?
Chef
Homaro Cantu claim to fame:
Iron Chef America
Short Biography
Homaro "Omar" Cantu Jr. (September 23, 1976 – April 14, 2015) was a chef and inventor known for his use of molecular gastronomy. As a child, Cantu was fascinated with science and engineering. While working in a fast food restaurant, he discovered the similarities between science and cooking and decided to become a chef. In 1999, he was hired by his idol, Chicago chef Charlie Trotter. In 2003, Cantu became the first chef of Moto, which he later purchased.