NYC

The city that has had the biggest impact on me is New York City, which might seem strange seeing as I’m from a small town in Scotland. Moving to New York to work for Gordon Ramsay was the single biggest turning point in my life and presented me with opportunities I would never have had at home. It made me a better chef by far, but more importantly it made me grow up as a person: the exposure to so many different cultures and cuisines; working with people from all over the world; living in a truly global city. I met my wife, Krystal, in New York; it’s where we got our first apartment together, and we shared many meals all over the city. This a collection of our favourite things to eat from that time, a mix of high-end and casual dishes with flavours that influence how I cook in my own restaurants now.