The Mind of a Chef

Join Chef Hamilton as she shares what drives a reluctant chef and her "family."

Explore what is, and what is not, garbage in the kitchen.

Venture into this ancient city with Chef Hamilton to see what makes it a culinary hub.

Explore the many meanings of hunger and how hunger influences Hamilton as a person and chef.

Join Chef Hamilton as she revisits her past and sees how it sculpted her as a chef.

Roll up your sleeves and learn why hustle is at the core of the restaurant game.

Explore both contemporary and classic Italian culture with Chef Hamilton.

Venture into the unknown with Chef Hamilton as she explores what's next for her.

Chef David Kinch remembers July of 2014, when his restaurant Manresa had burned nearly to the ground.

Wise chefs never forget that a solid foundation allows them to test new boundaries and push things to new limits.

Living in Santa Cruz, Chef David Kinch is never far from one of his many muses.

David Kinch focuses his attention to the strawberry to celebrate the summer favorite.

For Chef David Kinch balance in life is as important as balance in a dish.

Allergies, self-diagnosed sensitivities and customer "dislikes" have become the bane of several chefs' existence.

David's eyes were opened by the glamorous Crescent City institution Commander's Palace.

The perfect tasting menu should be no more than 25 bites.