The Book: A Story of Beginnings

A single book. A single moment. A legacy passed down through the grease-stained hands of time. In this episode of 86 the World, I reflect on a gift I never truly understood until years later—a worn, tattered Escoffier, handed to me by a cook who had given everything to the kitchen. It wasn’t just a book; it was a contract, a burden, and a torch to be passed. This is a story about the industry that takes everything and the lessons it leaves behind. About the ones who came before us, the ones who burn out, and the ones who carry on. Because one day, it will be my turn to pass it on. Welcome to 86 the World.