“Our restaurant fostered a sense of camaraderie in a number of ways besides sharing the same nickname of 'chef.' Initially, we bonded through training. Once we opened, we worked in teams each night, meaning that we not only knew our… — Phoebe Damrosch Copy Share Image
“Who are you?' Andre demanded when I refused an ice-cream cone a few weeks later. 'The woman I fell in love with never said… — Phoebe Damrosch Copy Share Image
“I had a reputation of being merciless at times. After a particularly busy night working with me, one of the newer backservers nursed his… — Phoebe Damrosch Copy Share Image
“In order to understand the sequence of VIP canapés, we were taught a little etymology 101. At the French Laundry and Per Se, the… — Phoebe Damrosch Copy Share Image
“Toward the end of that session at the Hudson, our instructor split us into two long lines and took out a bouquet of multicolored… — Phoebe Damrosch Copy Share Image
“I hear you're a writer,' said 2040..."What are you writing about?' Not liking to discuss my writing with strangers, I had been privately auditioning… — Phoebe Damrosch Copy Share Image
“Our restaurant fostered a sense of camaraderie in a number of ways besides sharing the same nickname of 'chef.' Initially, we bonded through training.… — Phoebe Damrosch Copy Share Image
“My greatest rewards from women have been kisses on the cheek, a whispered thank-you for helping them manage their mothers-in-law, and even an invitation… — Phoebe Damrosch Copy Share Image
“Cafés overflowed anytime but early mornings, for there were few commuters in the neighborhood at that time. After noon, the self-employed, or unemployed, hipsters… — Phoebe Damrosch Copy Share Image
“... to me, a restaurant with no menu, headed by a chef I trusted, would be ideal. In such a utopia, guests could specify… — Phoebe Damrosch Copy Share Image
