Jacques Torres is a highly acclaimed French pastry chef and master chocolatier, known for his exceptional desserts. In 2000, he opened his own chocolate shop, Jacques Torres Chocolate, in Brooklyn. Widely recognized for his artisanal approach, Torres is dedicated to using high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques to create exquisite chocolates and confections. He has even won the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award and appeared as a judge on the popular baking competition show "Nailed It!"