Stars of the Culinary World

Take a peek inside the lives of your favorite chefs, restaurateurs, wine makers, and food celebrities. In this topic, you'll find interviews, biographies, gossip, and more.

Interview with Bobby Flay (external link will open in a new window)
Bobby Flay was voted the James Beard Foundation's "Rising Star Chef of the Year" in 1993, honoring the country's most accomplished chefs under the age of 30. Enjoy this interview with Bobby to learn more about him and his passion for food.

A Visit with Julia Child (external link will open in a new window)
This is the woman who started it all. Julia Child introduced North America into a whole new world of flavor, aroma and presentation. Read this interview to find out why Julia calls herself an "assembler" not a cook.

Chef Interviews - The Sunday Times talks to Jamie Oliver (external link will open in a new window)
He's young, brash, bold, and a rock-star of the culinary world. When Jamie Oliver first appeared, his passion for simply prepared, quality food was so infectious that he became a brand name in just a few short years. Fame and popularity have certainly improved his lifestyle, but not without a cost. Jamie explains to the Sunday Times, he discussed the disadvantages of a chef's life in the public eye.

An Interview with Emeril Lagasse (external link will open in a new window)
Turning down a music scholarship to follow his culinary dream, Emeril Lagasse has become a household name. This interview provided by The Restaurant Report will enlighten you about Emeril, where he came from and the mark he hopes to leave behind.

Popcrazy Interview the Food Network's Numbers Girl (external link will open in a new window)
Rachel Ray is part of the Food Network lineup. Her charisma and knowledge are just a couple of reasons to read more.