Tom Colicchio and the Shrimp Hazing Incident

Tom Colicchio and the Shrimp Hazing Incident

March 31, 2026 · 57 min

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Tom Colicchio reflects on his career and the evolution of restaurant culture.

On the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking restaurant Craft, and 20th anniversary of Top Chef, Tom Colicchio reflects on his path from teenage short-order cook to one of the defining figures in American dining. He opens up about ADHD, a dangerous road not taken, a surprise appearance by a Jacques Pépin cookbook, the moment he chose cooking over everything else, and why he’s now pushing for better work-life balance in restaurant culture. Visit foodandwine.com/tinfoilswans for more. Episode Art Courtesy of Food & Wine / Daniel Brennan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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