Andy Pforzheimer, co-founder of Barcelona Wine Bar and Bartaco, takes us on a captivating journey through his early career in the restaurant industry. From his first job washing dishes in a dumpster to learning classic French cuisine in a Michelin-starred restaurant in France, Andy's story is one of grit, passion, and perseverance. He shares hilarious and insightful anecdotes about his time working under legendary chef Jeremiah Tower at the iconic San Francisco restaurant, Stars. Andy's narrative provides a vivid picture of the restaurant world in the 1980s, before the age of celebrity chefs and Food Network, and reveals the kind of determination it takes to succeed in one of the toughest industries.