Curtis Stone

Chef

https://www.curtisstone.com

Biography

Curtis Stone is an internationally-known chef, award-winning restaurateur, TV host, and New York Times bestselling author. He opened his first solo restaurant Maude in Beverly Hills in February 2014, which has garnered rave reviews from James Beard Foundation (2015 Best New Restaurant semifinalist), TIME/Travel & Leisure (lists Maude as one of the best new restaurants in the world), Eater LA (2014’s Restaurant of the Year), LA Weekly (2014's Best New Restaurant), LA Magazine (4 out of 4 stars), Angeleno and more. Curtis also hosts and appears on numerous primetime television shows, including his most recent projects on Food Network as mentor on the hit show All-Star Academy and starring in his brand new show Beach Eats USA, which hits screens on Aug. 12. The Aussie celebrity chef is a protégé of London’s renowned Marco Pierre White.

White Heat

Marco Pierre White

It’s about this drive to be the best at something and I can remember reading it and being turned on by it.

Cooking and Travelling in South West France

Stephanie Alexander

Simply because of my love for the region’s cuisine and French food.

Falling Cloudberries

Tessa Kiros

I love the whimsical prose, stunning photography and classic, comforting recipes.

Caramel

Trish Deseine

This is a beautiful book all about caramel.

Complete Techniques

Jacques Pépin

Jerusalem

Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi

The Silver Spoon

Phaidon

Italy's bestselling culinary "bible” which is a must have for all the authentic and staple Italian dishes that are favorites around the world.

Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef

Massimo Bottura

The Family Meal: Home Cooking with Ferran Adriá

Ferran Adria

I was drawn in by sheer and intense intrigue e.g. what delicious food does the chef with the world’s best restaurant (awarded this five times!) eat on a day-to-day basis? Because I want what he is having.

Under Pressure: Cooking Sous Vide

Thomas Keller

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What's playing in Curtis's kitchen?

It depends on what I'm cooking and how much time I've got. If it's Sunday afternoon, I might put a little Jack Johnson on, or maybe something classical, and sort of listen to something that zens me a little. But then if I'm doing a dinner, and I've only got an hour, and I want to get going, then I play the Sex Pistols and listen to punk rock.