THE DREAM LIST (15) // ANDY BARAGHANI

A conversation with the celebrated chef and author on where he draws inspiration from and bridging the gap between food and design.

On today’s edition of The Dream List, we feature Andy Baraghani—a chef, author, and video personality whose journey from a young cook at the legendary Chez Panisse to a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author has established him as a leading voice in the culinary world.

Born in the Bay Area, Andy’s passion for food began early, with a formative start at Chez Panisse at just 16. After honing his craft at renowned kitchens like Estela in New York, he transitioned into food media, where his bold, approachable cooking style and focus on food and identity have made him a beloved culinary personality.

Andy’s critically acclaimed cookbook, The Cook You Want to Be, became a New York Times bestseller and won a prestigious James Beard Award. As a NYT Cooking contributor, Andy continues to inspire with his inventive recipes and compelling storytelling.

In this interview, we’ll dive into where Andy looks for inspiration and how he bridges the gap between food and design.

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1. Space Of Your Dreams? Villa E-1027, Eileen Gray's in France. Although the kitchen was shit. 

   

2. Favorite Chair? It changes weekly but for now, the Andrei Sornay Four Bridge Armchair. 

   

3. Favorite Scent? Food Scents! My hands when I rub them against tomato leaves, nuts toasting in butter, warm yeast and rising dough…