American Masters

José Andrés shares his first encounter with Jacques Pépin

When Jacques Pépin's legacy comes up, it's oftentimes in reference to his seminal work, "La Téchnique," and his extraordinary attention to detail. Here, chef and restaurateur José Andrés talks about his first encounter with Jacques Pépin at one of his cooking demonstrations.

José Andrés shares his first encounter with Jacques Pépin

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