Podcast Episode

Dan Kluger – Balancing the Peaks and Valleys in Every Meal

Today’s guest is Chef Dan Kluger, owner of New York based restaurants Loring Place, Penny Bridge, and Washington Squares. He’s also the author of Chasing Flavor, his debut cookbook featuring 190 recipes that help home cooks master more flavorful techniques in the kitchen. We discuss his brave decision to open a new restaurant mid-pandemic, his concept of building flavor, and the importance of understanding basic cooking techniques in the pursuit of flavor. You’ll hear about his experiences working with top names in the industry, the sources of his creative inspiration, and how his values are turning towards simplicity after a career filled with so much variety. 

What you'll learn with Chef Dan Kluger

  • Choosing to open a restaurant during the pandemic (3:04)
  • Why it always comes back to comfort food (5:23)
  • Chef Dan Kluger talks about the spontaneous beginnings of Washington Squares (6:10)
  • Writing a cookbook focused on the pursuit of flavor (9:12)
  • Balancing the peaks and valleys in every meal (11:24)
  • Chef Dan Kluger advises to build a comprehensive pantry (16:28)
  • The importance of basic technique (19:07)
  • Chef Dan Kluger shares what it was like working for some the top chefs in the industry (23:34)
  • The conversation that the pandemic finally opened up (29:42)
  • Chef Dan Kluger' sources of creative inspiration (31:04)
  • Building on creativity with spices (33:01)
  • Seeking simplicity (33:37)
  • The perfect summer salad to try at home (35:08)
  • Series of rapid-fire questions
  • Kluger’s food tour of Manhattan (36:40)
  • Link to the podcast episode on Apple Podcast 

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