The Seven Sins of Robert Irvine |
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With more than 25 years in the culinary profession, there aren’t many places Chef Robert Irvine hasn’t cooked or challenges he hasn’t had to cook his way out of. During his time in the British Royal Navy and in the years that followed, Robert has cooked his way through Europe, the Far East, the Caribbean and the Americas, in hotels, on the high seas and even for the Academy Awards; and that was before his career in TV.
As the host of one of the Food Network’s highest rated shows, Restaurant: Impossible, Robert is best known for saving struggling restaurants across America by assessing and overhauling the restaurant’s weakest spots. Recently, Robert added a new challenge to his resume as he mentored and challenged aspiring chefs as the host of Food Network’s new show, Restaurant Express.
Going on its third year, Robert continues to tour his live show, Robert Irvine LIVE, across the US. Robert also operates Robert Irvine’s Nosh, a restaurant in Hilton Head South Carolina, and is the author of two cookbooks, Mission: Cook! and Impossible to Easy. Robert was previously the host of Food Network’s Dinner: Impossible and Worst Cooks in America. |
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| Wrath - What makes you angry about the hospitality industry?
Lack of cleanliness is a major issue for me. It's the ONE factor that you can have total control of in your business. Every other aspect of your restaurant can be effected by a whole host of causes, but cleanliness simply a matter of initiative and care.
Greed - If all your food fantasies came true what would be on your Plate?
A perfectly prepared Roasted Chicken with Mashed Potatoes. It's the most simple thing to make which makes it even more difficult to perfect, in my opinion.
Sloth - What do you do to unwind?
What I do to unwind is far from slothful. I work out. I find that nothing helps to release the tensions of the day better than exercise.
Pride - What are you most proud of?
The families that I get help through the show, the businesses that get a second chance because of our efforts, and the men and women of the military that I hope to benefit through my various charity projects.
Lust - Is there anything that you are still lusting to achieve?
Helping more people achieve their goals. Although Restaurant: Impossible is in its ninth season, I feel that I'M just getting started. There's a lot I still want to accomplish including the launch of my foundation this year to support our troops and their families.
Envy - who are you most envious of?
The everyday heroes. Our moms, dads, neighbors and strangers that put the well being of others above themselves.
Gluttony - have you ever over indulged?
Sure, that's just a part of being human. Just so long as there is a balance in life and you're indulgences aren't dangerous, I don't see the harm in treating yourself.
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| We put the spotlight on the industry's most recognisable faces in our new interview segment "Seven Sins". If you want to know what inspires the industry's movers and shakers or what your favourite food loving celebrity likes to indulge in then you'll find it in their Seven Sins. |
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