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David Burke - Celebrity Chef, Entrepreneur and Inventor

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In this episode, Steve is joined by celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and inventor, David Burke. David is internationally known for his revolutionary techniques, successful restaurant empire, and many TV appearances. He has won Japan’s Nippon Award for Excellence, the Robert Mondavi Award of Excellence, and is the first American ever to win the prestigious Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Diplome d’Honneur. Throughout this conversation, David shares what led him to pursue culinary school, stories from his young years in the kitchen, what contributed to him discovering his unique culinary style, how a New York Times critic changed his career, the story behind his dish that won Best Dish in America, advice for young culinary professionals, and more.