I have a goal so lofty it's almost embarrassing to talk about. And that's to be the best restaurant in the world. Charlie Trotter embarrassgoallofty 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
In a time when it is common for chefs to simply reproduce the innovations of others, the few who speak for themselves through their food become the skilled artists of their time. Charlie Trotter artistchefcommon Change image and share on social
If people give me a year or two of their best effort, then I am their friend for life. Charlie Trotter effortfriendgive 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
You can't be afraid to not have everything figured out. There's too much pressure on young people today to have it all figured out when they're in college. Charlie Trotter afraidcollegefigure Change image and share on social
My plan is to work on a master's in philosophy. Charlie Trotter masterphilosophyplan Change image and share on social
I have always considered desserts to be of equal importance to the savory food. Charlie Trotter considerdessertequal Change image and share on social
The idea that you have to pursue greatness... it's up to you; it's your life. Charlie Trotter greatnessidealife Change image and share on social
