California city gives celebrity chef José Andrés an exemption for his restaurant to use gas stoves

Singapore News News

California city gives celebrity chef José Andrés an exemption for his restaurant to use gas stoves
Singapore Latest News,Singapore Headlines
  • 📰 FoxNews
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 58 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 27%
  • Publisher: 87%

SPOILED ROTTEN: The beloved chef is slipping through the cracks of a law requiring all new buildings to be electric — but other businesses may not be so lucky.

discussed a possible ban on natural gas stoves in homes and businesses. In January, a member of the Consumer Product Safety Commission claimed a ban on gas stoves was"on the table" because of the health risks. While it appears the Biden administration has backed off the idea, some states like New York have moved forward and banned gas stoves from being installed in new buildings.

Chef José Andrés poses at the new restaurant Jaleo during the Grand Reveal Weekend of Dubai’s new ultra-luxury resort Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Jan. 20, 2023."Except for this one-off situation, Palo Alto’s all-electric requirement is being implemented for all new projects and substantial remodels. Building electrification is critical to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions," the City of Palo Alto’s administration wrote.

"The settlement agreement signed by City Manager Ed Shikada and Steven Fivel, general counsel and secretary for SPG Group, LLC, specifies that the all-electric agreement would only be waived for Building EE and not any of the other structures that are being constructed as part of the redevelopment," the outlet reported."In addition to Zaytinya, the building is slated to house the restaurant Dumpling City.

Alexander Hall is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected]. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

FoxNews /  🏆 9. in US

Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Celebrity chef Jose Andres exempted from Palo Alto gas stove banCelebrity chef Jose Andres exempted from Palo Alto gas stove banThe city of Palo Alto, California, said this week that celebrity chef Jose Andres could use gas stoves in his new restaurant, exempting him from the controversial new ban on natural gas hookups in new construction that takes effect this year.
Read more »

Palo Alto gives the go-ahead to chef José Andrés’ restaurant at Stanford centerPalo Alto gives the go-ahead to chef José Andrés’ restaurant at Stanford centerCity agrees gas line had been in the works before new all-electric policy
Read more »

Palo Alto bows to celebrity chef José Andrés in about-face on natural gas banPalo Alto bows to celebrity chef José Andrés in about-face on natural gas banPalo Alto, Calif. announced Tuesday that Andrés’ planned Mediterranean restaurant Zaytinya could use natural gas at the upscale Stanford Shopping Center, after he threatened to pull out of th…
Read more »

After standoff with celebrity chef over gas ban, Palo Alto relentsUnwilling to cook without gas, world-famous chef José Andrés considered abandoning plans to open a restaurant in Palo Alto.
Read more »

Pallesen affordable housing project inches along in San JosePallesen affordable housing project inches along in San JoseThe 1910 building was moved with much fanfare back in 2021, but little work has been done since.
Read more »

Church founded by immigrants still flourishes in San Jose's JapantownChurch founded by immigrants still flourishes in San Jose's JapantownEstablished in 1895 and founded by Japanese immigrants, the church served as a foundation for what would become San Jose's Japan Town, one of three remaining Japan Towns in the country.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-31 13:53:38