rose syrup (rooh afza), divided.
"But it catapulted me onto the national stage, and people wanted to put me on TV, and I was asked to write cookbooks, and I opened A.O.C.It put me on this trajectory that ended up being my career.".

Gavin Kaysen, who was named a Best New Chef in 2007 for his work at El Bizcocho in San Diego, remembers the speed with which his life changed after the award."I'd been working in kitchens for over 10 years," says Kaysen, "and then within 14 months of winning Best New Chef, I'd done Bocuse d'Or,.The Next Iron Chef.

, and was named Rising Star Chef at the James Beard Foundation Awards.".Before being named Best New Chefs in 2009, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo used the award as a motivator when they were in the weeds during dinner service at their nose-to-tail restaurant, Animal, in Los Angeles.

"Cook like you're going to win Best New Chef!"
Shook would cry to the kitchen staff.Cover tightly, transfer to the oven, and braise until cooked through, about 30 minutes.. Return the saute pan to the stove and boil over moderate heat, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
Discard the herb sprigs, stir in the vinegar, and serve..Originally appeared: November 2006.(Keep screen awake).
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