Chef Eric Ripert on the Evolution of Fine Dining, What Defines Le Bernardin’s Success, and How He Maintains Balance

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Adrienne and Joe sit down inside the walls of the iconic Le Bernardin in New York City for an intimate chat with chef Eric Ripert. He tells them the secrets behind his ascent to helming one of the best restaurants in the world, including what it takes to maintain a level of excellence worthy of becoming (and remaining) a three-Michelin-starred restaurant. Plus, we discuss: How fine dining has radically changed in his time as a chef Chef Ripert’s early years learning from four of the most important chefs in the world His path to becoming executive chef at only 28 years old The unique system inside Le Bernardin’s kitchen that sets it apart Adrienne’s eight years under his tutelage and what he…