Behind the Line: Cary Taylor
Topic: Inspirations
Peers
Which of your peers do you most admire and why?
- Cary Taylor
- Executive Chef
- The Southern
- Chicago, IL
Tough question. Too many to list
Answers from other users
- Charlie Berg
- Sommelier
- Michael Mina Bourbon Steak DC
- Washington, DC
Mariya Kovacheva is a really neat person. When you hang out with her, she's usually the last person in the group to blow her own horn or garner attention, but she's one of the smartest, most talent...
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- Melissa Trimmer
- Pastry Chef
- Le Cordon Bleu Chicago, Pastry Chef Instructor
- Chicago, Illinois
What a loaded question! There is so much talent here in Chicago that it's hard to narrow it down here let alone nationally. Currently I'm really into Nicole Pederson's new concept and can't wait ...
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- Carlo Lamagna
- Executive Chef
- Benny's Chop House
- Chicago, IL
Nathan Sears (chef de cuisine) and Amber Blatt (sous chef) over at Vie are two very talented individuals that show a lot of passion, drive, and creativity that helped the restaurant achieve many ac...
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- Josh Galliano
- The Libertine
- Clayton, MO
It's always tough to choose which chef you admire the most and which one inspires you because each person has a unique pull on your life.
In St. Louis, I admire Kevin Nashan a whole lot. I've s...
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- Gerard Craft
- Executive Chef/Owner
- Niche Restaurant and BRASSERIE by niche
- St. Louis, MO
Kevin Nashan is the man. I love working with him because he has an intensity that is rarely found. His love and detail for charcuterie and gardening, and understanding every aspect of it, is alwa...
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