Charles "Charlie" Trotter (September 8, 1959 – November 5, 2013) was an American chef and restaurateur. Read full biography of Charlie Trotter →
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... →
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... →
You've got to give away what you love.
I couldn't really relate to the fraternity or party scene, to the people out in the mall every day protesting one thing or another. I felt like... →
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... →
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... →
I am actually a very gentle person.
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.
Cooking is exactly like making music.
I have a certain point of view, a certain way to plate food, certain ingredients that I like to use.
For over 20 years, I have been saying that Chicago is by far one of the greatest food cities in the world.
I have a goal so lofty it's almost embarrassing to talk about. And that's to be the best restaurant in the world.
I've always been a little crazy.
Charles "Charlie" Trotter (September 8, 1959 – November 5, 2013) was an American chef and restaurateur.