Comments on: Carnivale du Vin Wine Auction – Charlie “Mr. Humility” Trotter Strikes Again

By: Larry

Larry — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:51:00 +0000

Mr. Charlie is hilarious! Complete Weirdo but Hilarious !!

By: bwdining

bwdining — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:36:06 +0000

Thanks for a more well rounded view of this amazing chef Mr. Gladstone. I like his restaurant so much (as does ELV, I know) that I don’t want to think of him as a one-dimensional arrogant ass while I digest the delightful delicacies Restaurant Charlie puts out. And I don’t swing that way, but for $360,000 going to the charity of my choice I’d kiss just about anyone on the mouth.

By: EC Gladstone

EC Gladstone — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:24:16 +0000

Interesting, my Verizon phone worked just fine for tweeting ;)
You didn’t notice that someone equalled the $180 offer, and they sold the package twice?
I think GB Shaw said something about the only thing worse than arrogance is false humility (don’t ask me to source that).
Trotter has a lot of pride, but when you speak to him intelligently, he isn’t dismissive at all. He also has one of the best dry Chicago wits I’ve ever experienced, which is what I saw in the kiss and the “mansion” stuff. Oh, and he’s truly one of the great chefs of our generation.
You neglected to mention that his package ultimately included a private jet flight (round trip, presumably), the contribution of 3 other big gun chefs, and basically the run of his cellar, which is undoubtedly estimable. I’m pretty sure he’s married, and who knows, he may throw her in on the deal. Pretty historic deal for a foodie with money.
And yeah, the money goes to Emeril’s charity.
P.S. Personally, I was trying to drink all the Qupe and Selyem.

By: dr

dr — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:07:04 +0000

I’ll have a shot of vodka, chased by a shot of bourbon, two rum mickies, a 6-pack of Bud Lite, a Methuselah of Krug and a thimbel of Kirsch. Burp!

By: atdleft

atdleft — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:11:03 +0000

Whoo-hoo! I didn't know Chef Charlie was bi-curious. Does anyone know if he's single? Oh what sweet dreams those would be! hehe ;-)

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:46:15 +0000

Sorry to have missed it – sounds like a great time all for a great cause. Would have liked half of that crowd with deep pockets at the JBF event last October.

By: John Curtas

John Curtas — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:24:49 +0000

Emeril is, beneath all the fame, a mensch.

Your description more aptly fits CT, but despite his personal failings, he (and his peeps) can still cook like the dickens…

By: Dave P.

Dave P. — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:15:13 +0000

That’s kind of creepy. And will make me think twice before going to a Charlie Trotter restaurant.

Over the years, I’ve always had the impression that Emeril was a bit pompous, arrogant. You’re putting him in a new light for me, and I’m starting to reconsider.

By: dr

dr — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:49:02 +0000

Good ol’Charlie. He stewed, literally, for a year thinking about that last time he took the stage at the Venetian.

Me seems to remember that it was ELV, aided by his comedic sidekick from NY, (a guy who was hawking burgers on the Venetian’s big screen out front before the show), that stole the stage at the Beard Foundation Auction last year. (Charlie wanted to think he stole the show last year. He didn’t).

One can only hope the food you tasted last night came somewhat close to providing the same show that Chez Charlie trumped out.

By: max j

max j — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:37:46 +0000

Here’s a haiku for you.

Lived years in Japan.
Haiku-snore.
Try iambic pentameter.