Chefs are a notoriously opinionated, outspoken lot. Do you care what they have to say on issues other than cooking?
Read our series Chefs with Issues to see what some of your favorite toques have to say about childhood obesity, the importance of understanding where your food comes from and why GMO salmon might threaten our aquacultures.
@Saint: If your kid is provided lunch at school the govermnet is picking up at least part of the tab.
As to the question: Chef's have the same right to voice their opinion as anyone else.
As to the HEADLINE: Politics should stay off the menu. If you want to peeve me quickly then hand me a menu that reeks of politics in the name of even one dish.
this makes it sound like all of our children are starving and wants free school lunch for all students? GIMME A BREAK. stop having children if you can't afford to feed them.
Frankly, I think that Tom Colicchio is a repugnant, pompous a s s. If he had anything to say, I wouldn't give it any thought whatsoever. All he ever does on the Top Chef's TV Show is cut people down. He never has anything positive to say about anyone or anything. He hasn't earned my respect for this very reason. On the other hand, if Alton Brown, Jacques Torres, Tyler Florence, or Emeril Lagasse spoke about anything, I would gladly lend them my ears!
Ultimately this is a silly question. EVERYONE should be actively involved with the political process in this democratic country. Should celebrities get more of a voice or automatic approval of their opinions? Absolutely not. But we need to stop phrasing questions and comments that subtley reinforce any idea other than EVERYONE has a RIGHT and an OBLIGATION to be involved politically.
I"m far more interested in what the Chefs think politically than what most Hollywood phony movie stars think. Frankly I wish they'd all work on improving what they do best which act and cook.
That's like asking if you'd rely on a lawyer for legal advice....of course you would. Chefs are experts on food, I would take any advice they had to give on the matter.
If a chef was to speak to the country on which wine would go best with the veal, I would listen, but if they are talking about gun control, I wouldn't assume they would know more then me.
Of course they should voice their opinions, just as the rest of us do. However, their opinions have no more weight than anyone's except in their particular areas of expertise.
I may take them seriously... but probably not. The problem with celebrities, and celebrity chefs, is that, though they have a lot of influence and strong opinions, it doesn't mean they know anything about what they're talking about.
So they should be able to say what they want, but frankly, I'm probably just going to ignore them.
My personal preference would be not to hear politics from them. I'd just like to watch their shows, listen to their music or eat their food without all the drama. If I want politics, I'll refer to politicians.
On the other hand, looking back at what their specific issues were – these particular chefs are speaking out on food related matters. Genetically modified salmon and school lunches – this is totally their domain. When they speak out about other issues, reforms, whatever political stance they're passionate about, I tune them out. When it's something that I know they have a real knowledge about, I'm much more inclined to listen.
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@Saint: If your kid is provided lunch at school the govermnet is picking up at least part of the tab.
As to the question: Chef's have the same right to voice their opinion as anyone else.
As to the HEADLINE: Politics should stay off the menu. If you want to peeve me quickly then hand me a menu that reeks of politics in the name of even one dish.
this makes it sound like all of our children are starving and wants free school lunch for all students? GIMME A BREAK. stop having children if you can't afford to feed them.
Frankly, I think that Tom Colicchio is a repugnant, pompous a s s. If he had anything to say, I wouldn't give it any thought whatsoever. All he ever does on the Top Chef's TV Show is cut people down. He never has anything positive to say about anyone or anything. He hasn't earned my respect for this very reason. On the other hand, if Alton Brown, Jacques Torres, Tyler Florence, or Emeril Lagasse spoke about anything, I would gladly lend them my ears!
Ultimately this is a silly question. EVERYONE should be actively involved with the political process in this democratic country. Should celebrities get more of a voice or automatic approval of their opinions? Absolutely not. But we need to stop phrasing questions and comments that subtley reinforce any idea other than EVERYONE has a RIGHT and an OBLIGATION to be involved politically.
I"m far more interested in what the Chefs think politically than what most Hollywood phony movie stars think. Frankly I wish they'd all work on improving what they do best which act and cook.
Their just pandering to the politicians so they get a a high pay dinner job with them.
That's like asking if you'd rely on a lawyer for legal advice....of course you would. Chefs are experts on food, I would take any advice they had to give on the matter.
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2010
VOTE THE INCUMBENTS OUT!
NETHER HOUSE and NETHER PARTY
is listening to you....
THE CITIZEN
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What in the hell is a Nether Party? That chef in S.C. might need you for a write in vote!
I'll listen to them and take them seriously as long as the topic is food-related.
If a chef was to speak to the country on which wine would go best with the veal, I would listen, but if they are talking about gun control, I wouldn't assume they would know more then me.
Of course they should voice their opinions, just as the rest of us do. However, their opinions have no more weight than anyone's except in their particular areas of expertise.
I may take them seriously... but probably not. The problem with celebrities, and celebrity chefs, is that, though they have a lot of influence and strong opinions, it doesn't mean they know anything about what they're talking about.
So they should be able to say what they want, but frankly, I'm probably just going to ignore them.
My personal preference would be not to hear politics from them. I'd just like to watch their shows, listen to their music or eat their food without all the drama. If I want politics, I'll refer to politicians.
On the other hand, looking back at what their specific issues were – these particular chefs are speaking out on food related matters. Genetically modified salmon and school lunches – this is totally their domain. When they speak out about other issues, reforms, whatever political stance they're passionate about, I tune them out. When it's something that I know they have a real knowledge about, I'm much more inclined to listen.
everyone deserves to have a voice, its what this country is founded on