Chef Ken Frank
From How The Sausage Is Made with Chef Chris Cosentino by Chef Chris Cosentino
February 18, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 131
About this episode
Chef Ken Frank discusses his journey in fine dining and his philosophy on seasonality in cuisine.
An early pioneer of seasonally driven fine dining, Chef Ken Frank has been in relentless pursuit of deliciousness since his teenage years living in France. At just 23, Ken opened the first La Toque on the Sunset Strip, Today, Chef Ken Frank continues to lead La Toque in Napa Valley with the same curiosity and passion that sparked his career, blending classic French foundations with modern creativity. His cuisine remains rooted in seasonality, guided by craftsmanship, and dedicated to the simple pursuit of joy at the table.
People in this episode
Guest: Chef Ken Frank
Topics covered
- fine dining
- seasonality
- French cuisine
- culinary arts
Keywords
- La Toque
- Napa Valley
- culinary craftsmanship
- deliciousness
Mentioned in this episode
Products: La Toque
Places: France, the Sunset Strip, Napa Valley
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