I wasn't using college as a stepping stone to law school or some other career. I just wanted a liberal-arts education. Charlie Trotter artcareercollege Change image and share on social
One must know combinations, one must have a true knowledge of food to be in the moment. Charlie Trotter combinationfoodknowledge Change image and share on social
I took the obligatory economics classes in school, but I've long been a fan of the Milton Friedman philosophy and its libertarian bent: One must be free to do what one wants to do, as long as you don't harm another. This is the seminal treatise on free-market economics. Charlie Trotter bendclasseconomics share on social
I don't ever want to lose that mind-set where you've got to be able to realize different ideas-slash-fantasies-slash-possibilities in your life. Charlie Trotter fantasyhaveidea Change image and share on social
There has been no great surprise, no sudden revelation. I knew pretty much what I was getting into. What I've learned is that a restaurant can be as much of an art as you want it to be, but it has to be a successful business first. Charlie Trotter artbusinessgreat share on social
I timed my previous wife's pregnancy to the moment to have my son born on Bob Dylan's 50th birthday. There is no bigger Bob Dylan fan than me. You don't just time the day and impregnate your wife to get your kid to be born on Bob Dylan's 50th birthday. Charlie Trotter 50thbearbig share on social
Students need to learn how to think critically, how to argue opposing ideas. It is important for them to learn how to think. You can always cook. Charlie Trotter arguecookcritically Change image and share on social
Sometimes I think I should have chosen a line of work where it was just me alone in the room, with the sun coming in, and God, insofar as he or she exists, smiling down upon me. Then I would have never been accused of being a tyrant, other than towards myself. Charlie Trotter accusechoosecome share on social
I worked in 40 restaurants over a five-year period. Charlie Trotter periodrestaurantwork Change image and share on social
