Alyssa is joined by Ben Mandelker of Watch What Crappens to discuss the life and times of Chef Charlie Trotter. Some of you might be asking, "Who?" Well, take a listen because aside from being Gordon Ramsay before Gordon Ramsay he profoundly impacted Chicago's dining culture with some influence on Top Chef.

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Show Notes:

Book: Charlie Trotter: How One Superstar Chef and His Iconic Chicago Restaurant Helped Revolutionize American Cuisine

IMDB: Love Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Charlie Trotter

New York Times: Charlie Trotter, a Leader Left Behind

New York Times: Charlie Trotter Dies at 54; Chef Made Chicago a Must

Chicago Magazine: Charlie Trotter Is Alive And Well

Chicago Sun-Times: Charlie Trotter exhibit a glimpse of the man behind the legend

People: Chef Graham Elliot Remembers Charlie Trotter

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