Episodd 9: We’re Not an Old Sicilian Woman

Top Scallops by Alex Cox

Feb 10, 201601:16:20Arts

Special guest Nick Kokonas of three Michelin star restaurant Alinea discusses running a kitchen, the production problems behind Top Chef, and being broth blocked.

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