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The Day A French Bistro Came to The Seinfeld Set
Andy Ackerman had a desire for a tenderloin Sandwich
Billy Nuzzo worked on the set of Seinfeld as his set chef. Bill was determined to transform the food culture on movie sets in Los Angeles, one set at a time. How do I know this? Billy is my brother.
The foods usually served on film sets, doughnuts, popcorn, and other assorted unhealthy snack foods were abysmal. Bill worked to change that. His goal was to upgrade the quality and to serve healthier food. Jerry loved him for it.
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I was a pastry chef and fine foods caterer in another life, so Bill and I would collaborate when he wanted some feedback.
The show’s director, Andy Ackerman, asked Bill if he would make Roasted Tenderloin sandwiches with fried potatoes and horseradish sauce.
Bill thought it was an unhealthy combination; I thought, save me some.
Tenderloin is a very tender but not the most flavorful cut of beef. It needs to be seasoned well and served rare.
Here’s the recipe Bill and I put together for Andy, the cast, and the crew: It’s a chef’s recipe…