A chef full of passion, lessons + willingness to eat with his hands, Francis Mallmann shares his primal + honest approach to food + life.

Francis Mallmann
As long-time fans of Chef Francis Mallmann, we jumped at the opportunity to interview him for TASTE. Sure, as food designers we are fascinated by his theatrical cooking methods, his expansive contraptions dripping in spectacle, all while rooted in culinary history. But in digging a little deeper, it is clear that chef has more to offer us. His insight on listening to the planet, embracing mistakes, stopping to smell the Basmati rice? A chef full of passion, lessons, and willingness to eat with his hands, we hope to share the poetry of Francis Mallmann?s primal and honest approach to food and life.
What makes a food experience memorable"
What makes a good experience memorable is the spirit, art and inspiration of sharing. That?s the only reason to sit down and eat. It?s not about the food or the wine (if by the way they are both good much better). But the beauty of eating with friends, lovers, family, children is to share. Is to sit and think and be witty and say what you have to say in most honorable and thoughtful way. Being a mirror of your heart and your thoughts, that?s the most memorable thing about food and wine.
What inspires you outside of the culinary world"
What inspires me outside the culinary world are words and languages because they tend to improve in your heart and thoughts as you get ol...