Communal Table Podcast: Timothy Hollingsworth

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Episode 82: Timothy Hollingsworth

In what feels like a different lifetime,The Final Tablestar and vaunted chef Timothy Hollingsworth sat down in theFood & Winestudio to talk about his path from dishwasher to chef de cuisine at The French Laundry to striking out on his own as a restaurateur (Otium LA, CJ Boyd's, and Freeplay LA)—as well as using food to connect with a parent who has dementia. So much has shifted since then as a result of the pandemic, but while circumstances may be vastly different, some lessons remain the same: work hard, learn your craft, listen to your gut, and take time out to connect with your loved ones because things can change in an instant.

Learn more:timothyhollingsworth.com

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