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Chef Joe Gatto he is not an atypical culinary master. He is also a filmmaker and producer who seamlessly combines his passions to create a one-of-a-kind experience with his show From zero.
With a background in film production, Joe Gatto’s initial career path was far from the kitchen. However, he found his true calling in cooking. “I have experience in filmmaking. That’s what I was before I became a chef,” Gatto said Shawn Walchef With California BBQ Media in the latest episode of Restaurant Influencers. “I married them both while doing a TV show.”
For Gatto, food goes beyond just subsistence. It is a channel for creating deep connections and meaningful relationships. This philosophy not only shaped his career, but also led him to cultivate the friendships and connections he made along the way. As he explains: “Food transcends politics, transcends language, transcends everything… When you place a plate of food in front of someone, you put a part of your soul into it.”
“I’m a big believer in just saying, ‘Fuck it.'”
Despite skepticism from others, Gatto has been a firm believer throughout his career in following his instincts and pursuing his dreams with unwavering determination. It emphasizes the importance of being true to yourself and resisting the temptation to adapt to trends and tell your story.
“Tell it from your heart and you’ll tell your story your way,” Gatto says. “Maybe it’s different. Maybe it doesn’t make sense to anyone right away.”
The chef continues to follow his own path in the culinary world, unscrupulously pursuing his passion and inspiring others to do the same.
“If you keep doing it and keep trying, people will find you.”
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