Celebrity Chefs
Seven Reasons to Watch “No Reservations”
Food takes center stage in a film released on DVD last week. Should you take the time to watch? Here are a few reasons “No Reservations” is worth your time.
1. Kate on Quail -The movie’s opening monologue, delivered by perfectionist chef Kate(Catherine Zeta-Jones) details her favorite ways to prepare quail. The fact that this speech is directed […]
Norman Van Aken Cooks up a Burst of New World Flavor
Norman Van Aken is the owner of the award winning restaurant Norman’s in Miami. This renowned chef has followed his culinary passion through some of the world’s most varied cuisines–ending up with a sensational flavor that’s all his own. Van Aken is credited as the father of “New World Cuisine,” melding the rich culinary heritage […]
Charlie Trotter Brings New Spice to the Chicago Food Scene
World-renowned chef Charlie Trotter graduated from college with a political science degree–but this food-enthusiast decided to change his field and started on a journey to become a world-class chef. For four years, Trotter apprenticed under top chefs in the United States and Europe, read every cookbook, and experimented with all the recipes he could find.
With […]
Master Pastry Chef Jacques Torres Crafts Chocolates with Flair
A world famous pastry chef and chocolatier, Jacques Torres grew up in a small town in Provence, France. When he was 15, he became an apprentice in a small pastry shop in his town, and later got a job under two-star chef Jacques Maximin. Torres went on to earn a Master Pastry Chef degree, and, […]
André Soltner Captures a Nation’s Taste Buds with Classic French Cuisine
One of America’s earliest celebrity chefs, André Soltner helped form Americans’ taste for the art of fine French cooking. This young chef from Alsatian chef cooked up exquisite classical cuisine at New York City’s legendary Lutece over four decades. With nearly forty years of impeccable cooking under his belt, it’s no surprise that Soltner has […]
