We mourn the passing of mentor, visionary, chef and friend – Robert Reynolds. He was father of The Chef Studio, visionary and poet of the table.
In teaching, Robert’s spirit lives on. Hundreds touched by him know that “when the conversation ends about salt, it begins about butter.” We, at The Chef Studio are dedicated and honored to keep his conversation alive in the kitchen.
As Josephine Araldo said to Robert in her last days, “Your food is always the best, Robeirt.” We nod knowingly. May the students of tomorrow continue to be welcomed into The Chef Studio to learn, to cook . . . and nod themselves. The Chef Studio family grows.
A votre santé!
– Blake Van Roekel
August 28, 2012
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In memory of Robert, donations can be made to help carry on the nurturing of young talent with The Chef Studio Scholarship Fund.

