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Even Other Chefs Think Alex Stupak Is Super Intense

Stupak.
Stupak. Photo: Jenny Miller

Even among chefs — a group not necessarily known for its collective sense of humor — Alex Stupak has gained a reputation for being not just talented, but uncannily driven. And as Stupak’s second restaurant enters its third full week, Frank Bruni drives the point home with a pretty great profile of the chef. Sample description of Stupak, from Grant Achatz: “I wonder if he won’t be stubborn, and feel he needs to execute his vision, and compromise other aspects of the business. He’s hard core.” [NYT]

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Even Other Chefs Think Alex Stupak Is Super Intense