Interview: A Conversation with Eric Ripert & Benjamin Clymer

June 28, 2011

Back in April, Vacheron Constantin celebrated Madison Avenue Watch Week by hosting three breakfasts for clients and friends of the brand. ?The first of the three was a personal look into the idea of collecting watches hosted by the great Jack Forster of Revolution Magazine along with noted collector Andrew Jacoobs. ?The second was a look at vintage watches with Forbes' Richard Nalley and our own John Reardon (who happens to moonlight as a VP at Sotheby's).?The final breakfast was slightly different. Instead of talking to someone whose life, personal or professional, revolves around timepieces, we spoke to a man whose life revolves around something else entirely, cooking. ?Chef Eric Ripert is the co-owner and executive chef at one of the world's finest restaurants, Le Bernardin. ?He is also a friend and collector of Vacheron. ?Our own executive editor Ben Clymer sat down with Chef Ripert to chat about how watchmaking and cooking relate. ?Enjoy! Related Posts: To read an interview with Eric Ripert conducted by Ben for Jay-Z's Life & Times, click here.