Chefs

Norman Van Aken Explains What Young Chefs Need to Understand to Survive

Norman Van Aken is known as the father of New World cuisine, a fusion of Latin, Asian, African and other flavors, and was an early proponent of fusing together flavors from around the world. His flagship restaurant, Norman’s, just celebrated its 15th anniversary at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. He spoke with us about staying at the top of his game for decades, his nonstop curiosity, and what young...