Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door: 50 American Chefs Chart Today’s Food Culture

Curious about the inspiration behind the world's top chefs and bartenders? "Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door" by Emmanuel Laroche unveils the stories and creative processes of the culinary industry's acclaimed and emerging talents.
 
Featuring a diverse range of nationally acclaimed culinary leaders, such as Gabriel Kreuther, Antonio Bachour, Johnny Spero, Chris Cosentino, Elizabeth Falkner, Edward Lee, Jose Garces, Fermin Nuñez, Dan Kluger, and Farmer Lee Jones, this book offers a culinary and travel adventure. Step into the kitchens of both renowned and up-and-coming U.S. chefs, pastry chefs, and bartenders who are revolutionizing the culinary scene.
 
Explore new flavor combinations, unique ingredients, and techniques that will spark your enthusiasm for culinary exploration. Learn from the personal experiences and inspirations of these culinary leaders, and learn invaluable insights into the fundamental principles and strategies that contribute to their success. See how these lessons can be applied across various domains, including your own culinary pursuits, and understand the cultural significance of different dishes and ingredients.
 
Embark on a one-of-a-kind gastronomic journey with "Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door." Immerse yourself in the captivating stories, unique perspectives, and creative genius that characterize the culinary world's finest talents, and let their passion for food fuel your own culinary adventures. Stay current with the latest food trends, get inspired to create new dishes, and enjoy a great gift for yourself or fellow food enthusiasts.

Readers who enjoy "Kitchen Confidential" will enjoy "Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door".

Born in Versailles, France in 1963, close to the famous chateau of King Louis XIV, Emmanuel Laroche grew up savoring the best food and drink that France offers, eventually earning him the American nickname: “Champagne Charlie.” His mother taught him to cook when he was six, starting with a simple yogurt cake, and moving on to Lorraine quiche, from the region his mother grew up. He married a woman who also loved to cook, and during the first four years of their marriage, they never ate the same dish twice!

In 2002 he moved to the United States for his role as VP of Marketing with Symrise North America—a global manufacturer of flavors for the food and beverage industry. He now has more than twenty years of experience in the food and beverage industry, both in Europe and in the US. 

Through his job, Emmanuel has access to a variety of acclaimed people in the food industry. Since 2008, he has attended the yearly StarChefs Congress in New York City. In 2015, Emmanuel developed an exclusive partnership with StarChefs for Symrise and began moderating panel discussions with successful chefs, pastry chefs, and mixologists. In 2018, Emmanuel launched a personal podcast called Flavors Unknown, featuring a series of conversations with trending and award-winning chefs, pastry chefs, and mixologists from around the United States. 

Emmanuel currently resides in New Jersey, which acts as a home base for his travels around the country, conducting tastings, lectures and presentations on food and consumer trends.