The Legacy of Charlie Trotter’s Lives on in the Hands of the Chef’s Son | Eater Chicago

"The restaurant led by Carrie Nahabedian, a longtime friend and mentor to the late chef, who has advised the son throughout the restoration and reopening process. Nahabedian has counseled him about ownership challenges and the changing economics of restaurants, warned about modern pressures (she recently paid $107 for a case of eggs), and offered perspective on legacy and expectations: “There are going to be as many people supporting Dylan as there will be people saying it’s not like Charlie’s,” and, reassuringly, “He doesn’t have to preserve his father’s name — his father’s name is already preserved for eternity. He is not Charlie.” She also summed up the son’s temperament with encouragement: “You can’t be afraid,” and “He’s not afraid — he’s fearless.”" - Ashok Selvam