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STORY OF A DISH

variety of plates

Chef Phil Manganaro
As long as one starts with top quality, superfresh fish, crudo presents endless opportunities for creativity.
Chef Patrick Lacey
If you want to make Patrick Lacey cringe, describe his food as fusion
Chef Meny Vaknin
My mother is always the inspiration. I take it wherever I want to take it, but it starts with her.
Chef Shawn Dalziel
A lovely winter-fall thing when it is starting to get cold.
preparation for Green Curry Cauliflower
“That’s how I fell in love with this industry—discovering all those flavors that are around me. That’s how I started
Jen Carson (4th from left) with her staff
What’s the most memorable bread you ever had?
Chef Juan José Cuevas
Chef Juan José Cuevas left his home in Puerto Rico to seek out a new approach to food—one based on
Chef Juan Placencia
A lifetime spent immersed in the flavors and culture of Peruvian food has left Juan Placencia unable to single out
CHEFS: CHRIS DAVIN and JILL MEERPOHL
Jill Meerpohl and Chris Davin began their married life pursuing a food-lover’s dream.
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Ben Pollinger was handed a creative challenge—design an impromptu tasting menu for a party of two that didn’t include dishes
Chef: John Boswell
As a chef, you don’t want to waste anything

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