Chef Paul Denamiel is the owner and executive chef of Le Rivage, a traditional French restaurant located on New York's historic "Restaurant Row". Withstanding the test of time, Le Rivage has been a staple for classic French fare for almost 30 years. While known for serving traditional dishes, Chef Paul has incorporated some of his own modern influences creating a warm and inviting menu that epitomizes French comfort food.

Born and raised on New York's Upper East side, Paul grew up in his family’s restaurants and spent summers in France learning traditional techniques from his grandparents. After training under renowned chefs at Le Cirque and graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, he deepened his skills abroad before returning to lead Le Rivage with heart and heritage.