b'Chef TesarunscriptedWHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO?I cook because I love itthe energy, the passion, the artistic expression. I also loveto teach, meet new and interesting people, and find and cook with some of themost amazing ingredients on the planet. I am truly blessed. WHAT IS YOUR FIRST FOOD MEMORY?My mother cooking in our kitchen at home every day, all day. But everything wasfresh, local and made with love, breakfast, lunch and dinner.WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISH TO EAT?TO PREPARE?My favorite dish to eat is still an amazing fresh piece of fish or shellfish right out ofthe water. I love to cook with fresh fish and fresh produce no matter what they are.I like to challenge myself to create new items and combinations all the time.IS THERE A FOOD YOU HATE/DONT LIKE?Anything from a can or box, or frozen.IF YOU COULD HAVE ONLY ONE FOOD FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE,WHAT WOULD THAT FOOD BE?Caviar, so I can eat it with my champagne.WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES YOU?Many chefs inspire me, but I would have to say Eric Ripert, for his understandingof freshness, simplicity and precise execution, and Rick Moonen, for his energyand all the opportunities working for him has provided me. Nick Stellino,for his charm, kindness and intelligent manner.181'