Wolfgang Puck Interview: Becoming a Master Restaurateur | THE THREAD Documentary Series

Описание: Renowned Chef and Restaurateur, Wolfgang Puck shares how his upbringing shaped his career: from his painful childhood to opening his first Michelin star restaurant.

00:00 Introduction to Wolfgang Puck
00:57 Early life and leaving home at 14 to become a cook’s apprentice
04:32 Becoming an apprentice in a French Michelin starred restaurant
06:39 Gaining Stars: Working at Baumanière Hotel and Restaurant
08:37 Developing professionally and cooking for the rich and famous
10:23 Moving from Maxim’s in Paris to the United States
13:40 Working at Ma Maison in Los Angeles
16:00 New Beginnings: Growing beyond Ma Maison to open Spago
22:45 “Food is Family”: Understanding the importance of food
25:06 Supporting the Meals on Wheels Charity
27:44 Addressing social issues in today’s America and looking to the future

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🔍 About Wolfgang Puck
Born in Austria, Wolfgang Puck began cooking alongside his mother at a very young age. He trained as a chef at acclaimed Parisian restaurants including Maxim’s in Paris before opening his first restaurant, Spago, in West Hollywood in 1985. Winner of multiple awards, Wolfgang Puck has built a culinary empire synonymous with the finest aspects of hospitality and fine dining with restaurant locations worldwide.

Interviewee: Wolfgang Puck
Interviewed By: David Bender
Interview Date: 28th August 2023

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