Watch David take the muscular abalone and transform it into something soft and supple.

Nothing is more calming or inspiring than the sea, and living in Santa Cruz, David is never far from one of his many muses. In this episode, he takes the muscular abalone and transforms it into something soft and supple in abalone porridge, one of his signature dishes. A visit to Monterey Abalone shows how this creature gets its unique, briny flavor. His time spent surfing inspires another signature dish, and time spent with good friend Eric Ripert highlights the simple elegance of sashimi.