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Chef Joe Gatto is not your average culinary master. He is also a director and producer who seamlessly blends his passions to create a unique experience in the form of his show From Scratch.
With a background in film production, Joe Gatto’s initial career path was away from the kitchen. However, he found his true calling in cooking. “I have a background in film. This is who I was before I became a chef,” Gatto told Cali BBQ Media’s Shawn Walchef on the new episode of Restaurant Influencers. “I married them both by making a TV show.”
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For Gatto, food transcends mere sustenance. It is a channel for creating deep connections and meaningful relationships. This philosophy not only shaped his career, but also led him to cultivate the friendships and connections he made along the way. As he explains, “Food surpasses politics, surpasses language, surpasses everything… When you put a plate of food in front of someone, you put a part of your soul there.”
“I’m a firm believer in just saying, ‘F*** it.’”
Despite having faced skepticism from others throughout his career, Gatto firmly believes in following his instincts and pursuing his dreams with unwavering determination. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself and resisting the temptation to conform to trends and tell your own story.
“Tell it from your heart and you will tell it your way,” says Gatto. “Maybe it’s different. Maybe it doesn’t make any sense to anyone.”
The chef continues to chart his own path in the culinary world, unapologetically pursuing his passion and inspiring others to do the same.
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“If you keep doing it and keep trying, people will find you.”
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