S2 - Episode 3

Described as “the first and perhaps the only chef that you and your grandma know by name,” Wolfgang Puck is the epitome of the American dream. An émigré from Austria in 1973, Mr. Puck’s brilliance as a chef became immediately evident, a reputation that has only grown stronger over the next five decades. His unrivaled status as America’s premier epicurean led him to create two of the most storied restaurants in the nation: Ma Maison and Spago. Mr. Puck has also used his stature to create a foundation that has contributed millions of dollars to vital food programs like Meals on Wheels. Yet for all his fame, Wolfgang Puck retains a gracious humility and a disarming sense of humor.  This episode of The Thread will whet your appetite to learn more about this extraordinary man.