Chopped's Scott Conant on the Secrets to Restaurant Success

06/11/21 • 38 min

Host Jaymee Sire chats with chef and Chopped judge Scott Conant to talk about his 35 year industry career. Scott talks about how crucial travel has been in influencing his cooking style, his next dream destination, and his admiration for his wife’s Turkish culture. He talks about the change of scenery from New York to Arizona and what excites him about the food scene in Phoenix. He shares his secrets to restaurant success and needing to love what you do and have fun in such a tough industry. Scott also talks about his memories and experiences as a longtime judge on Chopped and the most common kryptonite basket ingredient.

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