In this special three-part series of Four Courses with Geoffrey Zakarian, we’re turning the tables to learn more about Geoffrey -- his childhood, his growth as a chef and celebrity, and his reflections on balancing business and family. In this third and final episode, we hear from Geoffrey about what it means to continue to grow in the ever-shifting restaurant industry, from harnessing new audiences to inculcating a love and respect for food within his children.

Find more information on Geoffrey’s daughters’ new cookbook, “The Family that Cooks Together,” here: https://shop.geoffreyzakarian.com/the-family-that-cooks-together-the-zakarian-sisters

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In this special three-part series of Four Courses with Geoffrey Zakarian, we’re turning the tables to learn more about Geoffrey -- his childhood, his growth as a chef and celebrity, and his reflections on balancing business and family. In this second episode, we hear about Geoffrey’s early career trajectory, from a bold move that charmed the executive chef at Le Cirque, to himself becoming an executive chef at the height of New York City’s culinary scene in the 80s and 90s.

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In this special three-part series of Four Courses with Geoffrey Zakarian, we’re turning the tables to learn more about Geoffrey -- his childhood, his growth as a chef and celebrity, and his reflections on balancing business and family. In this first episode, we hear how Geoffrey’s childhood fascination with the stock market propelled him to a degree in economics, and how a youthful trip to France ignited a passion for culinary artistry that completely changed his life.

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In this episode, host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with celebrity chef Curtis Stone. From his richly-flavored childhood in Melbourne, Australia to his early entrance into the television industry, Curtis reflects on how he resourcefully worked his way up the ladder, and what it’s meant to build a legacy for his children.

Learn more about Curtis’ kitchen products, along with his other books and recipes here: https://www.curtisstone.com/kitchen-products

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In this episode, host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with celebrity chef Duff Goldman. From his childhood slurping up chicken soup to his teenage years hunting down the best clams coastal Massachusetts had to offer, the “Ace of Cakes” shares the details of how he fell in love with his craft – and managed to make it big.

Learn more about Duff and find his children’s cookbook, “Super Good Baking For Kids,” here: https://www.duff.com/store/p/super-good-baking-for-kids

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In this episode, host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with actress Jessica Collins. Despite working in the TV and film industry for more than two decades, Jessica’s always had a passion for the kitchen – from cooking dinners for her four younger siblings as a teenager, to hosting dinner parties for friends in New York as a young actress. She and Geoffrey explore how culinary school – and the coronavirus pandemic – only deepened her appreciation for quality food and those who grow and prepare it.

Check out Jessica Collins’ website, including her own recipes, here: https://jessicacollins.com

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In this episode, host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with world renowned chef Eric Ripert. From his early childhood buying fresh fruits and vegetables from markets along the French Riviera to his rapid ascension through the ranks of Paris’ finest kitchens, they explore how Ripert developed his own taste and style – and what contentment looks like from the top.

Check out Eric Ripert’s cookbook, “Vegetables Simple,” here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/610571/vegetable-simple-a-cookbook-by-eric-ripert/

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In this episode, host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with celebrity chef Jeff Mauro. Even though Jeff’s large Italian-American family cultivated a lifelong love for great food, he initially latched onto his early aptitude for performance and comedy. The pair discuss the bumpy road to bridging those two professional skills, and reflect on their experiences hosting the Food Network show The Kitchen together.

Check out Jeff Mauro’s new book, “Come On Over,” here: https://comeonover.com/the-cookbook/

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