The art of cooking is among the most intimate things that we can do for another. — Charlie Trotter Art Copy Share Image
I'm really not that comfortable with people. I mean, I love individuals, but I'm not very social. — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
Fernand Point's philosophy instilled what cuisine is all about: generosity and hugeness of heart. — Charlie Trotter Cuisine Copy Share Image
The idea that you have to pursue greatness... it's up to you; it's your life. — Charlie Trotter Greatness Copy Share Image
Chefs, as a whole, say yes to any project, fundraiser, or tasting because they have such a generous spirit. — Charlie Trotter Chef Copy Share Image
A quarter century of running a restaurant - that's a long time to do one thing. — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
I have a goal so lofty it's almost embarrassing to talk about. And that's to be the best restaurant in the world. — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
I would always be embarrassed to read out loud in class because I would transpose words and letters and things. — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
In a time when it is common for chefs to simply reproduce the innovations of others, the few who speak for themselves… — Charlie Trotter Art Copy Share Image
I never considered Miles Davis a perfectionist; I always considered him as an excellence-ist, where deviation is actually kind of cool. — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
If you want the meaning of families and life and religion and philosophy rolled into one package, all you need to read… — Charlie Trotter Brother Copy Share Image
I timed my previous wife's pregnancy to the moment to have my son born on Bob Dylan's 50th birthday. There is no… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
If you ever want to get anywhere in life, you're going to have to push it, and somebody's going to push you… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
I was always inspired by restaurants like La Tulipe in Manhattan. You'd walk right by and say, 'Oh what a lovely house.'… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
I couldnt really relate to the fraternity or party scene, to the people out in the mall every day protesting one thing… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
I don't want to turn 50 and say, 'Gosh, I wish I'd lived in that part of the world for a time.… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
I took the obligatory economics classes in school, but I've long been a fan of the Milton Friedman philosophy and its libertarian… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
I have always looked at it this way: If you strive like crazy for perfection - an all-out assault on total perfection… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
For over 20 years, I have been saying that Chicago is by far one of the greatest food cities in the world. — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
I wasnt using college as a stepping stone to law school or some other career. I just wanted a liberal-arts education. — Charlie Trotter Art Copy Share Image
To me, searching for perfection isn't anywhere near as interesting as trying to find your own voice. — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
Life's too short. You may be on this planet for 80 years at best or who knows, but you can't just pedal… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
My fantasy is to have a restaurant where there are no written menus, but where you just ask people, 'What are you… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
Ultimately, I want to prepare food that will be recognized equally in Tokyo, London, and Paris. I am after that universality, that… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
I got on a Dostoyevsky kick right after college. I started with 'Crime and Punishment,' went on to 'The Possessed' and then… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
In my case, vertical food was less about standing things up than layering things: more an attempt to gain texture by weaving… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
At home, a man is entitled to raise his voice maybe once a year, if something really gets under his skin. At… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
You can't be afraid to not have everything figured out. There's too much pressure on young people today to have it all… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
All four elements were happening in equal measure - the cuisine, the wine, the service, and the overall ambience. It taught me… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
I don't ever want to lose that mind-set where you've got to be able to realize different ideas-slash-fantasies-slash-possibilities in your life. — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
I don't understand people who spend their twenties hanging out in bars and going to football game. That stuff is so boring… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
Always make stock in a large quantity and freeze it in plastic bags. That way, when you want to make a nice… — Charlie Trotter Copy Share Image
