With every chipped plate and hand-written to-do list, Chef Gabrielle Hamilton's "presence" is all over her NYC restaurant, Prune. Spend a day at Prune with Gabrielle and her staff.
Surviving the restaurant game for 15 years in New York City takes some major hustle. From lying about her age to get her first dishwasher gig to lying about her tips, getting busted and charged with grand larceny, hustling was the easy part in running a restaurant for Gabrielle Hamilton.
From a very young age, Gabrielle Hamilton was left alone in her home to fend for herself. She rummaged through what was left in the pantry and refrigerator and satisfied her hunger with what she could scavenge.
Join Chef Hamilton as she revisits her past and sees how it influenced her as a chef. She not only goes to forage along a stream, but also meets up with old family friend to cook up some comfort food.
Roll up your sleeves and learn why hustle is at the core of the restaurant game. Chef Hamilton meets up with an old friend to talk about harder times and the joys of cooking humble and memorable dishes.
Explore both contemporary and classic Italian culture with Chef Hamilton as she takes in the century-old work around her that's grounded in tradition and respect, but also quiet and not for personal gain.
Venture into the unknown with Chef Hamilton as she explores what's next for her career and the challenges associated with making the decision to step away from life in the kitchen. Jacques Pepin demonstrates techniques and Mario Batali offers advice.
Things can change in an instant, as Chef David Kinch discovered in July of 2014, when he got a fateful call that his restaurant Manresa had burned nearly to the ground.
