If you want the meaning of families and life and religion and philosophy rolled into one package, all you need to read is 'The Brothers Karamazov.' Charlie Trotter brotherfamilykaramazov Change image and share on social
All four elements were happening in equal measure - the cuisine, the wine, the service, and the overall ambience. It taught me that dining could happen at a spiritual level. Charlie Trotter ambiencecuisinedine Change image and share on social
At home, a man is entitled to raise his voice maybe once a year, if something really gets under his skin. At work, it's different. I raise my voice all the time. Not out of malice, but to get things right. It's never personal. Charlie Trotter entitlehomemalice share on social
You know the old adage that the customer's always right? Well, I kind of think that the opposite is true. The customer is rarely right. Charlie Trotter adagecustomerkind Change image and share on social
I would always be embarrassed to read out loud in class because I would transpose words and letters and things. Charlie Trotter classembarrassletter Change image and share on social
My parents couldn't be looser. It was the ultimate laissez faire upbringing. Charlie Trotter fairelaissezloos Change image and share on social
I've always liked root vegetables because most of them have a natural sweetness. They have a high fructose content, especially when you cook them and caramelize them in a saute pan. Or you can take a turnip and cook it slowly in the oven until it's browned, and it takes on a kind of sweetness. These vegetables are pretty easy to like. Charlie Trotter browncaramelizecontent share on social
A jazz musician can improvise based on his knowledge of music. He understands how things go together. For a chef, once you have that basis, that's when cuisine is truly exciting. Charlie Trotter basebasischef Change image and share on social
When I graduated I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, but I knew I didn't want a conventional career. Charlie Trotter careerconventionalgraduate Change image and share on social
My father was a successful entrepreneur. Charlie Trotter entrepreneurfathersuccessful Change image and share on social