Charlie Trotter Quotes

"Students need to learn how to think critically, how to argue opposing ideas. It is important for them to learn how to think. You can always cook."
- Charlie Trotter
(Related: Ideas, Students)

"One must know combinations, one must have a true knowledge of food to be in the moment."
- Charlie Trotter
(Related: Food, Knowledge)

"I couldn't really relate to the fraternity or party scene, to the people out in the mall every day protesting one thing or another. I felt like there was no one I could relate to."
- Charlie Trotter
(Related: People, Day, Party)

"Chefs, as a whole, say yes to any project, fundraiser, or tasting because they have such a generous spirit."
- Charlie Trotter
(Related: Project, Spirit)

"All four elements were happening in equal measure - the cuisine, the wine, the service, and the overall ambience. It taught me that dining could happen at a spiritual level."
- Charlie Trotter
(Related: Measure, Service, Spiritual, Wine)

"A jazz musician can improvise based on his knowledge of music. He understands how things go together. For a chef, once you have that basis, that's when cuisine is truly exciting."
- Charlie Trotter
(Related: Music, Knowledge, Jazz)