If Charlie Trotter is known for one thing and one thing only it is this: He cares deeply for food. It is this passion that propelled the Chicago chef to the forefront of fine dining in America — he’s been on the celebrity chef map longer than almost all of his peers (even those years older). We had the chance to talk with Trotter about his inspirations, his life and, of course, his first-rate food. Watch this video to hear the pioneering, James Beard Award-winning chef dish on what keeps the Tastemaker at the top of his game.