Behind the Line: John Shields

Topic: Inspirations

Culinary Inspirations

Ah, to stand the test of time. Let's talk about pioneering culinary legends. Who is/was a food person ahead of his or her time?

John shields
Ferran, Gagnaire, Passard, Trotter
 
 

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Magnus Nilsson.

Last updated: Oct 3 2012

 
5trottersaw
Few, these days would be doing what they are doing without the pioneering efforts of Paul Bertolli. He was a huge part of bringing the provenance of ingredients to the fore in kitchens, and pretty... more »

Last updated: Jan 11 2012

 
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  • Hugh Amano
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  • Food on the Dole
  • Chicago, Illinois
Most definitely Julia Child--the changes she made in the American culinary scene, despite not being a chef or running a restaurant, are still here today. Having that much cache without a restaurant... more »

Last updated: Jan 9 2012

 
By sean collins
Marc Veyrat -- he was foraging before any chef realized it was cool.  Without him, we wouldn't have guys like Michel Bras, Rene Redzepi, or Hank Shaw. 

Last updated: Jan 9 2012

 
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Craig Shelton of the Ryland Inn with his 5 acre organic garden 1 hour outside of NYC. He was pioneering local way before most. Bryan Moscatello who just landed in Chicago, while he was cooking at ... more »

Last updated: Feb 15 2012

 

Last updated: Oct 3 2012