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On The Record With Donald Link: Candid Stories From A Bold Chef

Donald Link decided that pursuing a finance degree at LSU wasn't his style, so he opted for a life in the kitchen instead. He's done well for himself: in the past seven years the Link Restaurant Group has won five James Beard Awards.
Thomas Walsh
Donald Link decided that pursuing a finance degree at LSU wasn't his style, so he opted for a life in the kitchen instead. He's done well for himself: in the past seven years the Link Restaurant Group has won five James Beard Awards.
Donald Link decided that pursuing a finance degree at LSU wasn't his style, so he opted for a life in the kitchen instead. He's done well for himself: in the past seven years the Link Restaurant Group has won five James Beard Awards.
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Donald Link decided that pursuing a finance degree at LSU wasn't his style, so he opted for a life in the kitchen instead. He's done well for himself: in the past seven years the Link Restaurant Group has won five James Beard Awards.

At one point during his cooking career, Donald Link's co-workers nicknamed him "Hot Shot." Was it deserved? That depends on who you ask. Donald shares his side of the story with us in a revealing interview that takes you from the rock and roll kitchens of San Francisco tohis award-winning restaurantsin New Orleans.

We'll also hear about Skip Murray's new restaurant, Scott Gold's advice about French fries, and Ian McNulty's favorite spots to visit at the end of the road in Cocodrie.

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Poppy is the host and executive producer of the weekly show, Louisiana Eats! Food personality, culinary teacher and author, Poppy Tooker is passionate about food and the people who bring it to the table.