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 worked in 40 restaurants over a five-year period. Charlie Trotter periodrestaurantwork Change image and 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
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
I don't want to turn 50 and say, 'Gosh, I wish I'd lived in that part of the world for a time. I wish I'd read that book by Faulkner.' I want time to delve back into Thoreau and Kafka. Charlie Trotter backbookdelve Change image and share on social
Ultimately, I want to prepare food that will be recognized equally in Tokyo, London, and Paris. I am after that universality, that transcendence. Charlie Trotter equallyfoodlondon Change image and 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
For over 20 years, I have been saying that Chicago is by far one of the greatest food cities in the world. Charlie Trotter chicagocityfood Change image and share on social
If you know what you're doing, you can make a meal happen with any kitchen knife. But using a top-quality knife versus a low-quality one is the difference between driving a Jaguar and a VW Jetta across the country. They'll both get you there. But the Jaguar will give you a much smoother ride. Charlie Trotter countrydifferencedrive share on social