If you ever want to get anywhere in life, you're going to have to push it, and somebody's going to push you to get there. End of story. Charlie Trotter endlifepush 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 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
In my case, vertical food was less about standing things up than layering things: more an attempt to gain texture by weaving things together. Charlie Trotter attemptcasefood 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
I don't understand people who spend their twenties hanging out in bars and going to football game. That stuff is so boring compared to really applying yourself to what you do. Charlie Trotter applybarbore Change image and share on social
I was always inspired by restaurants like La Tulipe in Manhattan. You'd walk right by and say, 'Oh what a lovely house.' You didn't realize there was a restaurant behind the door. Charlie Trotter doorhouseinspire Change image and share on social
I don't know how to put this gently, but I'm trying to tackle the biggest question of all, which is the God question. Charlie Trotter biggentlygod Change image and share on social
Chefs, as a whole, say yes to any project, fundraiser, or tasting because they have such a generous spirit. Charlie Trotter cheffundraisergenerous 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