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#1 Jinmyo

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Posted 17 July 2002 - 07:25 AM

What were the most important influences for each you in developing your style?

Do you have any aspirations to influence others? If so, in what way?
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#2 bluehill

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Posted 24 July 2002 - 09:52 PM

Jinmyo,

The two largest influences on my career have been the chefs with whom I have worked and places I have had the chance to visit while working as a chef.

Without going into the details of my entire work experience, here are some of the chefs and places I have worked with that influenced my style and my life.

Shizuyo Shima - Bistro Shima, Tokyo
Alain Attibard - Jacques Cagna, Paris
Lionel Delage - La Rotisserie d'Armaillee, Paris
Daniel Boulud - Daniel, New York
Wayne Nish - March, New York

As far as influencing others, I try to invest as much as possible in my colleagues on a daily basis. I have not considered teaching as a professional option.

Thanks.

Mike

#3 Toby

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Posted 25 July 2002 - 04:26 AM

Do you have any plans for a cookbook? (Please say yes.)