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Toquespotting

BuzzEditor — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:23:00 GMT

Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo

Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's archive for your enjoyment (and possibly the chagrin of his subjects).

The self-taught toque spotted here is also one of the world's top restaurateurs with 18 establishments under his belt. Not sure who you're looking at? Click through for the answer.

That's Nobu Matsuhisa, whose eponymous restaurants stretch from Aspen to Waikiki.

Toquespotting

BuzzEditor — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:08:00 GMT

Photo: Jerry Rutolo

This toque, seen here lounging in the Hamptons, is one of food television's biggest stars and also the owner of six successful restaurants. Not sure who you're looking at? Click through for the answer.

It's Bobby Flay, who opened his first restaurant, Mesa Grill, in 1991.

Toquespotting

BuzzEditor — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:50:00 GMT

Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo

The toque spotted at right has gone on to become one of the most famous chefs around – thanks in part to a signature catch phrase and an engaging onscreen persona. Not sure who you're looking at? Click through for the answer.

Bam! It's Emeril Lagasse, chef, television personality, owner of 10 restaurants and guest judge on the second-to-last episode of Top Chef, airing this week.

Toquespotting

BuzzEditor — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:01:00 GMT

Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo

The toque spotted in the photograph above has gone on to become one of the biggest names in the culinary world. Not sure who you're looking at? Click through for the answer.

It's Tom Colicchio, head judge on Top Chef and the man behind the growing Craft empire. We'll leave you to be the judge about any differences in hairstyle.

Toquespotting

BuzzEditor — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:20:00 GMT

Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo

Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we thought it would be fun to unearth some of Rutolo's archive for your enjoyment (and possibly the chagrin of his subjects).

The toque spotted to the right helped pioneer Californian cuisine and runs one of LA's perennial hot spots. Here he is pictured at a Citymeals-on-Wheels event in New York's Rockefeller Center in May, 1993. Not sure who you're looking at? Click through for the answer.

It's Wolfgang Puck, the man behind Spago. Want to find out more about Puck? Check out our newly updated chef bios.

Toquespotting

BuzzEditor — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:45:00 GMT

Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo

Over the years, photographer Jerry Rutolo has shot nearly every major chef you can think of, many of them before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane, we thought it would be fun to unearth some of Rutolo's archive for your enjoyment (and possibly the chagrin of his subjects).

The man seen here is one of the most esteemed French chefs in the country with seven restaurants under his belt. This photo finds him in the kitchen of the long-lost New York outpost of Paris' Maxim's in 1987. Can you name that toque? Click through for the answer.

That right there is Daniel Boulud, who's hosting a Zagat Vintage Dinner at NYC's Daniel on February 3rd.