Adirondack Cool Meets Hell’s Kitchen Heat: Inside Billy Trudsoe’s Kitchen

Dec 4

Our sizzling conversation with Chef Billy Trudsoe on the ADK Talks podcast.

Adirondack Chef and Hell’s Kitchen alum, Billy Trudsoe.

In this episode of ADK Talks, we delve into the Adirondack’s unique culinary culture with a sizzling conversation with Chef and Adirondack restaurateur Billy Trudsoe, proprietor of Lizzie Keays Kitchen and Cocktails in Warrensburgh and Basil & Wick's in North Creek.

We hear about Billy’s journey from a drive-in king to head chef at top restaurants in Lake George and Florida, which led him to the ultimate culinary competition, Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell’s Kitchen.”

Billy shares his inspiring story of how his experiences culminated in establishing two of the southern Adirondack’s hottest restaurants.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Chef Billy Trudsoe's scallops in the Adirondacks. — Billy’s amazing scallops with gnocchi.

A lifetime training from the ground up in Adirondack kitchens
The decision to reimagine long-time apres ski destination Basil & Wick’s near Gore Mountain
Resurrecting Lizzie Keays restaurant in a historic Adirondack landmark
Lessons learned from his time during season 21 of “Hell’s Kitchen” with globally acclaimed chef and rascal/genius Gordon Ramsay
The art and science of building, maintaining and growing two successful dining establishments simultaneously

Also mentioned in this podcast:

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