–Jose Garces, Restaurateur, and James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef
Uncover the passion, inspiration, and innovation that drive America's most creative culinary minds. With a foreword by renowned chef Elizabeth Falkner, “Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door” offers a deep dive into the personal stories and professional journeys of 50 renowned and up-and-coming chefs who are transforming the way we think about food.
You'll find inspiration in these intimate conversations and learn about their unique culinary philosophies, innovative techniques, and how they're shaping the future of the food culture in the United States. Discover how these chefs are pushing the boundaries and setting new trends in American cuisine.
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As my library of podcast interviews was growing, I realized I had more to say about the common threads and insights I had gained into how chefs think, their methodologies, and their inspirations. Combined with my own experiences in the food industry, it was clear I had a story to tell. The result is my book, “Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door”. Whether you’re a professional in the industry or just a dedicated food enthusiast, I’m confident you’ll enjoy reading it.
–Emmanuel Laroche
Many of the chefs quoted in “Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door” have allowed me to share a recipe from their vault! For some, this is a rare opportunity to see behind their kitchen door. Discover twenty great recipes, specially selected by the chefs themselves.
“Emmanuel Laroche's passion and curiosity are evident on every page of this book. From his experience as a youth in France to his dining as an adult around the globe, he has a unique way of approaching conversations about food and technique that bring out the inner foodie in everyone, from amateur chefs to seasoned culinary professionals. Truly a book for everyone.”
—Chef and Restaurateur Kelly English in Memphis
“Emmanuel's passion for the culinary world is infectious. Packed with colorful personal anecdotes from his extensive food travels and chock full of insights from some of the world's most thoughtful chefs, “Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door” is an essential guide for how to appreciate food and cooking through the lens of a chef.”
—Will Blunt, Managing Director at StarChefs
“Emmanuel has a curiosity for food, culture, and understanding that captivates listeners on his podcast, “flavors unknown”. In this book, we get an opportunity to come along for the ride in his discovery of how chefs think and create. In the dialogue between Emmanuel and the chefs, you get to watch the creative process unfold and see his understanding of food grow in real time as mine did as well. If you are interested, curious, and seeking insight, this book is a must-read.”
—Andre Natera, Former Executive Chef from Fairmont Hotel in Austin, Texas
“Emmanuel Laroche has the access, curiosity, and insight that anyone interested in professional cooking would love to have. His conversations and gustatory adventures with leading chefs are fascinating and inspire envy.”
—Matt Starwell, Managing Partner at Kitchen Arts & Letters
“Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door” is a modern-day gastronomic travelogue across America bringing to light everything that drives today’s culinarians. The book artfully and whimsically weaves a tale about some of the chefs and their food in America that is reminiscent of Twain’s writings about the foods he loved most. With wonderfully visual portrayals of his own personal culinary adventures as a foundation for exploration, Emmanuel brings us something way more valuable and eye-opening than any cookbook that I’ve read. An absolute must-read for any curious culinarian looking for inspiration told via an epic story.”
–Chef Jeremy Umansky, owner of Larder Deli & Bakery in Cleveland and author of Koji Alchemy
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“As a Marketing professional in the food business, Emmanuel Laroche takes us on a fascinating ride behind the scenes from American restaurants and bars. He knows what questions to ask chefs so they will reveal more of the secrets about their food and the restaurant business. This book is full of culinary insights for both the amateur and professional foodie.”
–Jeremy Gutsche, CEO of Trend Hunter and New York Times Bestselling Author
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