Todd English arrested for DWI in New York

Todd English was arrested on August 31 on a charge of driving while intoxicated, New York authorities said.

The celebrity chef has opened restaurants around the country and written multiple cookbooks.

Police in Southampton said Todd English, 54, was arrested Sunday morning, shortly after 3.30 AM, on a county road on Long Island. He was later held for arraignment in Southampton Town Justice Center.

Todd English made a court appearance later in the day, and authorities said he posted $1,500 bail.

Todd English was arrested in New York on a charge of driving while intoxicated (photo AP)

The circumstances of the arrest were unavailable.

The celebrity chef, whose full name is William Todd English, is the creative force behind a number of restaurants around the country, including Olives, Figs and Fish Club. He also has been a regular on television programs including Iron Chef USA.

He has written several cookbooks and has been honored by the James Beard Foundation for excellence and achievement in cuisine.

Todd English also received an Emmy nomination for his PBS travel series, Food Trip with Todd English.

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