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I wanted to learn everything I could about what it takes to be a great chef. It was a turning point for me.

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Let's face it: if you and I have the same capabilities, the same energy, the same staff, if the only thing that's different between you and me is the products we can get, and I can get a better product than you, I'm going to be a better chef.

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Once you understand the foundations of cooking - whatever kind you like, whether it's French or Italian or Japanese - you really don't need a cookbook anymore.

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It wasn't about mechanics; it was about a feeling, wanting to give someone something, which in turn was really gratifying. That really resonated for me.

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Then, as the day progresses, depending on how the product is coming in - for instance, the fish man will fax us and say black bass is great - throughout the day, we'll also make judgment calls and adapt to what's available.

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The book is there for inspiration and as a foundation, the fundamentals on which to build.

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Hopefully, imparting what's important to me, respect for the food and that information about the purveyors, people will realize that for a restaurant to be good, so many pieces have to come together.

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But once in a while you might see me at In and Out Burger; they make the best fast food hamburgers around.

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I think every young cook wants to write a book.

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I drank more wine when I wasn't working as much, to be honest.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Chef

Born: October 14th, 1955

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