Les Halles is a mid-tier business lunch place as far as NYC restaurants go (BTW, they have great frites moules). I wouldn't say working that kitchen indicates f

Les Halles is a mid-tier business lunch place as far as NYC restaurants go (BTW, they have great frites moules). I wouldn't say working that kitchen indicates far advancement. I think the draw of his book & tv show has more to do with his persona rather than his resume as a chef. This is consistent with what he is saying in this article. To survive as a chef, you have to be crazy. And to be mega-successful, you have to be lucky to boot.