He is very fun, but he's crazy, so I go in with the mental preparation of knowing something will change. I was so nervous back then. I was in the kitchen days ahead of time trying to prepare. It's no stress for me whatsoever anymore.
Spago in Los Angeles is the flagship in Wolfgang Puck's international empire a vital part of the city's culinary history, and represents possibly the greatest vibe shift ever in American restaurants. I went back several times because I wanted to see how this restaurant that, both influenced and anticipated some major American food trends over 40 years ago, fit into the scene it helped shape today.