Chef Tony Ridgway has been a successful chef and restaurateur in Naples, Florida since 1971, credited with revolutionizing dining in Southwest Florida, introducing French-influenced fine dining, and creating restaurants that served as gathering places for 3 and 4 generations of families. In 2019, he published Kitchen Privileges. At just over 500 pages, the book encompasses the story of his career in a compellingly personal narrative, along with extensive techniques and tips, and dozens of recipes, both sweet and savory. In this video, Tony and his daughter Caroline, the book’s editor and primary photographer, introduce Kitchen Privileges’ content as well as its deeply resonant family meaning.
