- Culture
- 18 Apr 03
Archive article of the week: interview, Conrad Gallagher
"Such are the pitfalls of being a celebrity chef," mused Olaf Tyaransen last year, in his interview with superstar hash-slinger Conrad Gallagher. "You don't get judged on your food. You get judged on your judgments..."
"Such are the pitfalls of being a celebrity chef," mused Olaf Tyaransen last year, in his interview with superstar hash-slinger Conrad Gallagher. "You don't get judged on your food. You get judged on your judgments."
And so it continues. Conrad Gallagher, one of the most gifted chefs this island has ever produced, is in the news again this week for decidedly non-gustatory reasons. Currently in a New York prison as a result of theft charges back in Ireland and a subsequent missed court date - all of which, Gallagher says, involves a misunderstanding and is explainable - he has now apparently opted to return to Ireland, to face whatever music might need to be faced.
This, our archive article of the week from September of 2001, gives an insight into the mind of a man who is both an overachiever and a great lover of the art of cooking. As well, it raises a few unfoodie issues that sadly still continue to be relevant. Read:
