The Father of California Cuisine

Hosted by Evan Kleiman May. 14, 2011 Food & Drink

Jonathan Waxman is the the chef/owner of Barbuto restaurant in NYC, a cookbook author (Italian, My Way) and a former contestant on Top Chef Masters. Waxman is perhaps best known for his roast chicken (recipe here).

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Harriet Ells, Bob Carlson, Gillian Ferguson, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Laryl Garcia

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