Background
Schmidt, James Carl was born on February 11, 1955 in Urbana, Illinois, United States. Son of Glenn Wilmer and Anna (Hyland) Schmidt.
Schmidt, James Carl was born on February 11, 1955 in Urbana, Illinois, United States. Son of Glenn Wilmer and Anna (Hyland) Schmidt.
Student in French Classic and Provincial Culinary Arts, Uberon College, France, 1975. Student, French Institute of Technology vin Maison, France, 1975.
Senior chef Chez La Mere Madeleine, Newton Center, Massachusetts, 1975—1977. Executive chef, wine buyer London Chop House and Caucus Club, Detroit, since 1977, executive general manager, 1977—1983. Consultant J. Schmidt Enterprises, since 1983.
Member of American Culinitry Federation, American Institute Food and Wine.
Married Darlene Elizabeth Molner, June 26, 1983.