How The Sausage Is Made with Chef Chris Cosentino

Author: Chris Cosentino

Welcome to How The Sausage Is Made, where Chef Chris Cosentino talks with chefs, restaurateurs, athletes, philanthropists, and others who inspire him. Each episode looks beneath the surface, behind the curtain, and digs deep to learn how people and things got to where they are now.
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Chef Ken Frank
Episode 131
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

An early pioneer of seasonally driven fine dining, Chef Ken Frank has been in relentless pursuit of deliciousness since his teenage years living in France. At just 23, Ken opened the first La Toque on the Sunset Strip, Today, Chef Ken Frank continues to lead La Toque in Napa Valley with the same curiosity and passion that sparked his career, blending classic French foundations with modern creativity. His cuisine remains rooted in seasonality, guided by craftsmanship, and dedicated to the simple pursuit of joy at the table.