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CHEFS – SIMPLE AT A DIFFERENT LEVEL

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Approach the sandwich as a professional chef approaches the presentation of a fine dining meal just without the pretention and costly trimmings that fine dining requires. [] PIZZA: Ahhhone of Americas and the worlds top menu items. Dont accept anything less than total domination of a product or product type.

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KITCHEN LIFE & CAREER

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Every cook, at least every serious cook, seems to want to work in one of those exceptional fine dining or cutting-edge experimental operations that are depicted in shows like Chefs Table or The Bear. If you are serious about a kitchen career and have the focus to map out the best path, then listen up.

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IMMIGRATION AND THE BUSINESS OF FOOD

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This is not a pro or anti-immigration article but rather a dialogue of questions and a reality check. If you enjoy dining out, its time you gave some thought to what it takes to prepare and serve those items that give you pleasure on the plate. There are jobs and there are jobs.

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WILL THE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE BECOME IMPERSONAL

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Customers are becoming more discerning about value and anxious about the price of a meal (from quick service to fine dining). It is, after all, the experience that makes dining special and allows restaurants to play such an important role in communities. Is the experience in jeopardy? Where theres a will there is a way.

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THE COMPETITION EFFECT

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The same can be true for the quality of purchased meats and fresh fish, an expanded wine list, broader selection of regional beers, an upgrade to quality coffee and tea, or even improving the sound system in dining rooms.

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EVERY PLATE TELLS A STORY

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The dish was elevated to an entirely different level as the guest became the most important person in the dining room during the process. The story can make the dish but the dish absent the story is just another salad that can be found in fine dining or your local Greek diner. Food for thought.

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THE COOK’S ADRENALINE RUSH

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The dining room opens in 15 minutes and the adrenaline is starting to churn. At 5:30 the dining room doors open, and early bird diners begin to arrive. At 5:30 the dining room doors open, and early bird diners begin to arrive. The dining room is full now and there are a dozen parties waiting for tables to free up.