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The Mind of a Chef
Threshold
Season 6
Episode 2
Once Danny left Oklahoma to examine his roots, he emerged in San Francisco as a human tabula rasa, open to all of the experiences the city laid before him. It was here that Danny formed who he was as a person and as a chef, and the grassroots movement of Mission Street Food blossomed into what is now his greatest success.
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Spend some time cooking with the greatest culinary minds in the world.

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Fall in love again with the best egg dishes from the Mind of a Chef archives.

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A perfect tasting menu relies on balance, and on not fatiguing a customer’s palate.

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In high school, David Kinch’s eyes were opened by the glamorous Commander's Palace.

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Diners these days can be pickier than ever, and restrictions can be frustrating.

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For David Kinch, balance in life is as important as balance in a dish.

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David Kinch focuses his attention to the strawberry, at the height of its season.

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Nothing is more calming or inspiring than the sea, which is a muse for David Kinch.

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Food is evolution, and wise chefs never forget from whence they came.

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Gabrielle looks long and hard at how she has evolved as a chef, writer and restauranteur.