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“I’m pretty boring when it comes to ‘in the kitchen.’ I mean, everyone wants—I know Battman wants a story with this. I know he does.
“I do love fast food. I grew up on the West Coast, so it’s part of me. I don’t care.
“I do enjoy In-N-Out Burger. But I like it even dirtier than that: I like Taco Bell-, Kentucky Fried Chicken-dirty. And I don’t have any problem with it: I understand the consequences of it. I understand what is involved in that establishment, to produce what they produce.
“I mean, I don’t go to these things anymore! But they definitely bring up childhood memories, so that’s my comfort food, I’d say. Especially with two working parents.”
Brandon Kida is the Chef de Cuisine at Clement
Interview by Elle Smith
Battman
Alan Batt, better known in the culinary world as simply Battman, began his career as a photographer in 1981 shooting photos of city scenes and landmark sites of New York City. He began taking food photography in 2001, and has since become one of New York City's most recognizable culinary personalities. Battman is often seen riding his bicycle up and down the streets of Manhattan as he travels to and from photo shoots and meetings with the chefs.
