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Suzanne Goin, class of '99, is pleased that people are still ordering kale, brussels sprouts, and roasted cauliflower and sharing them on small plates many years after she introduced the trend at L.A.'s A.O.C."At the time it seemed so wacky.
We loaded the menu with vegetables and thought the vegetable station would be the slowest.It turned out to be the craziest," says Goin."I didn't set out to start a trend.
I just loved vegetables and wanted to cook them.And it turned out to be the most influential part of my cooking.".
As big an impact as the Best New Chefs have had on American cuisine, for the chefs themselves, the award was both an acknowledgement of their craft and a catalyst for more success, starting with the very first class.
For Daniel Boulud, being named as a Best New Chef conferred validation.Pureed spinach mixture can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.. Save.(Keep screen awake).
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