In this episode, host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with renowned pastry chef Dominique Ansel. Dominique explains his humble beginnings, how he rose to the top of Paris’ pastry industry, why he came to New York, and the surprising outcome of his Cronut becoming a viral sensation.  For more information on Dominique Ansel’s work, check out his website here: https://www.dominiqueansel.com/  For more updates on “Four Courses with Geoffrey Zakarian” follow Geoffrey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyzakarian/   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dominique Ansel on Paris, Work Ethic, & The Cronut!

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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 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  For more information on "Four Courses With Geoffrey Zakarian," follow Geoffrey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyzakarian.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turning the Table - Geoffrey Zakarian’s Continued Growth (Part 3/3)

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.  
 For more information on "Four Courses With Geoffrey Zakarian," follow Geoffrey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyzakarian"   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turning the Table - Geoffrey Zakarian’s Career Ascension (Part 2/3)

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.  
 For more information on "Four Courses With Geoffrey Zakarian," follow Geoffrey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyzakarian"   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turning the Table - Geoffrey Zakarian’s Early Life Influences (Part 1/3)

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   For more information on "Four Courses With Geoffrey Zakarian" follow Geoffrey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyzakarian   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curtis Stone on Surfing, Scrappiness, and Hospitality

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 For more information on "Four Courses With Geoffrey Zakarian" follow Geoffrey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyzakarian.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dominique Ansel on Paris, Work Ethic, & The Cronut!

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