Chef Curtis Duffy, whose Chicago restaurants Grace and Ever (a fictionalized version of which was featured in the second season of The Bear) have earned critical acclaim and multiple Michelin stars, joins us for an intimate conversation about his remarkable new memoir Fireproof. In this unflinching account, Duffy chronicles his journey from a chaotic childhood marked by family tragedy to the heights of the culinary world, revealing how he transformed personal devastation into culinary artistry. Through reflections on perfectionism, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence, Duffy explores how the discipline of the kitchen became his path to healing.

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