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In this exclusive installment of the "Behind the Apron," Chef Todd English opens up about a difficult personal issue, which drew headlines. In October 2009, reportedly on the day that had been scheduled for his wedding, Todd broke things off in a long-distance telephone call with his fiancée Erica Wang, leaving her to deal with the invited guests and resultant turmoil.
For months Todd has kept his silence on the subject, but in this interview he discusses his reputation as a "playboy," how the troubling incident has led to introspection on his part, and whether or not the difficult publicity hurts his brand as a restaurateur.
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"Behind The Apron," is a video series featuring news-breaking conversations between the journalist Allen Salkin and the biggest names in the culinary world. The series goes beyond the plate and into the lives of those in the food world who have become mainstream cultural icons. In a turnaround from his TV role as head judge on Top Chef, Tom Colicchio talks about his struggle to rise to the expectations of judges at the James Beard Foundation; Jose Andres gets political; and Jacques Pepin laughs about the social ascendance of chefs over the past two decades from blue collar workers into "geniuses." Much more is to come in this groundbreaking series.
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7-08-2010 @2:45PM blondee47 said... why didn't he just refuse to answer those absurd and very personal questions....this was painful to watch because of all you could have asked Todd English these were the most bizarre questions that clearly caught him off-guard. Too bad for the interviewer because I doubt he will ever get another Todd English interview.
An interviewer must weigh the integrity of his questions vs the tone of the interview. Clearly you caught him and he just didn't react fast enough to cut that segment off at the knees
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7-09-2010 @8:13PM ennui said... he also sells on hsn....enough said.
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7-10-2010 @7:13PM kathe said... yes, why did he not "end of discussion" noubusiness<
but it's all about the money -- negative publicity is better than none at all
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7-09-2010 @9:14PM So What said... Big Freakin deal. Who cares what Todd "The Rod" English is doing. He's a nobody.
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7-09-2010 @10:46PM Johnny Mendoza said... Then why even click on this article?
7-09-2010 @9:14PM michael said... Shouldnt it be "Under the Apron? just a thought.... BTW just got finished Tony Bourdains new book
"Medium Raw" nice job, Chef.....I was fearful that with old age and wisdom, your pen might lose its edge (point), but you show maturity, great respect, (especially for Justo Thomas") a soft side, (the Daddy chapter) and the ever so necessary turn of the knife on cornholes like Rachel and Alaine Ducasse.....keep up the good work and good luck to you, Mr Salkin
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7-09-2010 @9:18PM Babyboomer said... What a "creep".....I don't care what you say.If he intention was to leave her,DO IT...but not at the alter.I don't care who's fault it was or what caused it, I'm not interested.I would have the same words for her if the shoe was on the other foot. If he's this thoughtless and careless in this relationship....he's do it again.What a weakling of a man.
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7-09-2010 @9:21PM Babyboomer said... It's called RESPECT.....respect for her respect for her feelings respect all around.
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7-09-2010 @11:33PM Elizabeth said... Yeah, she really respected his feelings when she slashed his face open. Don't you have lovely values.
7-09-2010 @9:31PM Tony said... Perhaps he found better meat ! ! LOL
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7-09-2010 @9:34PM ggmetzger said... Todd, ya used to be a nice guy- until you stopped cooking.
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7-09-2010 @10:04PM poot said... Never heard of him, and I've been in the business 22 years. Is there a reason why I care about his private life?
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7-11-2010 @3:52AM kk said... NO respect for women.........what jerk.........WOMEN BOYCOTT HIS RESTAURANTS
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7-09-2010 @10:31PM Shannon said... Todd English is a complete arsehole. He's rude, obnoxious, selfish, demanding, self-centered, trivial, boorish, a tryrant, and just plain mean. I had the "opportunity" to work with him a couple years ago when he was flown to Florida to do a "celebrity cooking" at a golf resort. He and his 2 sous chefs totally destroyed the kitchen and left to have us clean up after him. No one or anything is ever good enough for him.
Erica is so much better off without him. The prick is better off marrying himself.
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7-09-2010 @11:19PM lem said... You're right. Poot. Who really cares. On the other hand, don't be so righteous about "who cares" when you busy reading and writing. Make no mistake, Todd English is a dik. That said, I bet you watched Lebron in a room full of children.
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7-09-2010 @11:27PM A BLACK Male Did It said... Get Him Some Viagra...He's Over The Hill - for a male That Means High Percentage Of Prostate Problems Says The POTENT Ponies.....(-:
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7-09-2010 @11:48PM Julie said... That would anyone expect him to do. She cut his face open for wanting a prenup. Who would marry that!
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7-10-2010 @1:04AM A. G. said... I can't believe I wasted my time listening to that ass and his bs...he should have remained silent!
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7-10-2010 @3:18AM Kat said... Yea, look at his body language, when he talks about it. Something just not right there.
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7-10-2010 @5:19AM David S. said... Eh.....I am guessing with all the drama with his ex, this is one dude who needs to remain single and just focus on his career.
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