Resources on Chuck Williams
Chuck Williams, founder of specialty kitchenware and home-furnishing retailer Williams-Sonoma, was one of the leading figures in America’s culinary revolution. His fascination with all thing cooking-related began in France after he served in World War II. Read how Chuck Williams helped shape the way America cooks, eats, and decorates. Explore Chuck Williams’ cookbooks and see tributes to this culinary pioneer who started his empire with a simple hardware store and a passion to give the home cook professional tools and supplies.
The Chicago Tribune, “Commentary: How Kitchen Tools Revolutionized American Cooking”*
Chuck Williams, Simple American Cooking (Chuck Williams Collection)
Chuck Williams, Williams-Sonoma New American Cooking: The Best of Contemporary Regional Cuisines
The Culinary Institute of America, “The Culinary Institute of America Copia Announces Establishment of Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum”
Entrepreneur, ”Remembering Chuck Williams, Founder of Williams-Sonoma”*
Inc., “The Incredibly Inspiring Life of Williams-Sonoma’s Founder”*
The New York Times, “Chuck Williams, Founder of Williams-Sonoma, Dies at 100”*
People, “The Holidays are a Heady Time for Cookware King Chuck Williams”*
Williams-Sonoma, Chuck’s Finds
William-Sonoma, Chuck Williams’ Story
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