Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2023

I am tired of the media focusing on the stories of exception, drooling about zealous articles that point to unacceptable kitchen environments, glamorizing the negative through their “reality” shows and movies, and then following up with dramatic writing about how hard it is for restaurants to find help and survive in such a fragile marketplace.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

This is defined in articles from local newspapers to the New York Times, from industry magazines and websites to social media, and from industry blogs to podcasts by the dozens – everyone states the problem, points a finger, and portrays the issue as someone else’s doing. CAFÉ Talks Podcast. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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JUNE 13, 2023

The plight of the worker has been immortalized in books, articles, blogs, social media posts, union contracts, songs, and movies for as long as those methods of communication have existed. So here is the point of this article: “Work is important to our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Of course, I could go on and on.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

I just listened to a podcast from Dr. Sanjay Gupta, whom I think we all know of, as he wrestled with the impact that technology has on his own three daughters and society as a whole. Well, Gupta’s podcast points to the dangers that we probably already know but tend to push aside because it’s too difficult to face.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food Make excellence the rule and send mediocrity out the back door.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

*Photography by Chef Curtiss Hemm – Carriage House Cooking School PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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AUGUST 24, 2023

Well, re-read this article and let me know what you think. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Here are eleven to consider: COMMIT TO LEARNING: Read articles, food history books, professional cookbooks, stories of chefs with their words of wisdom (see list at end of this article), volunteer to work with accomplished chefs after hours, ask for additional responsibilities that provide a chance to learn something new.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

You can see it moving in and taking up lodging in our social media streams, in books that are published, articles in the news, music that is written, and a change in what we find on our televisions. Loneliness creeps in, isolation breeds a lack of trust, and even festers anger, anxiety, and a sense of worthlessness. Food for thought.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 10, 2023

If I were the outlier who simply was fortunate (or plain lucky) then I would be remiss in writing this article. When we allow perceptions to rule, when we fail to counteract the generalizations, and when we turn our backs on those who have legitimate complaints and concerns, then we are complicit in the creation of erroneous beliefs.

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APRIL 23, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food If you want the title, then work for it.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. The article was my first to go viral allowing me to realize that so many chefs and cooks were looking for a structure that defines what it means to be a professional. What an honor it is to cook for others.

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APRIL 9, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food Embrace it.

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A Wine Story

APRIL 29, 2020

Podcasts for wine lovers. 3 Dynamic Podcasts for Wine Lovers. If you love wine, you will want to learn about these three podcasts for wine lovers. Podcasts are a great way to learn about wine without the expense of enrolling in a formal class. Jim Duane, a winemaker based in Northern California, hosts this podcast.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

Over 800 articles about the business and people of food). CAFÉ Talks Podcast. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and raise a glass to 2022 and the new year to come. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER – SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 11, 2022

If you are a cook who is happy working just for a paycheck – more power to you, but you can probably save some time and not read this article. Over 800 articles about the business and people of food). CAFÉ Talks Podcast. BEING A COOK IS MORE THAN THE PROCESS OF COOKING. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Seek to be all that you can be.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food Happy holidays and positive vibes for an even better 2024.

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JANUARY 20, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Here you'll find links to our favorite blog and support articles, information about 7shifts Academy, our social media profiles, and more. Tune into the restaurant growth podcast. We're bringing together restaurant leaders from all corners of our industry on the Restaurant Growth Podcast. olivabaker13 on Apple Podcasts.

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APRIL 1, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER – EVERY MOMENT IS NOTEWORTHY Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food

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JULY 14, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food Start today – one step at a time to greatness.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 22, 2023

Saquon Barkley PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 60 interviews with the most influential people in food “Perfection is impossible, but you don’t stop aiming for it.”

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JULY 2, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food Le Bernardin Restaurant Homepage: [link]

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

PHOTO: Chef’s Charles Carroll, CEC and Michael Beriau, CEC PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER – PROTECT THE BALL Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food To my readers – sorry, I couldn’t help myself.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2022

We do know it will be different and the Baker’s Dozen list in this article will be only the start for those who think they are ready to take the leap. CAFÉ Talks Podcast. When we add an unprecedented pandemic on top of this then all bets are off. Who knows what the climate for restaurants will be like in six months or five years?

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 30, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER – EXECUTE LIKE A WORLD CLASS OPERATOR Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER – RESPECT THE FUNDAMENTALS AND ON OCCASION – SWING FOR THE FENCES Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 80 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 7, 2023

If you’re reading this article, it’s because you have suffered from the ill effects of stress on the job. The signs are there and even though we know what it is we can’t help thinking that there is something dramatically wrong. People become attached to their burdens sometimes more than the burdens are attached to them.”

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2023

Over 800 articles about the business and people of food). CAFÉ Talks Podcast. Tomorrow is another day. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. More than 60 interviews with the most influential people in food. PHOTO by: Chef Eamon Lee.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 60 interviews with the most influential people in food Be that force! Do it today!

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AUGUST 19, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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JULY 25, 2023

Reference: Tomatosphere Let’s Talk Science The Lifecycle of a Tomato Plant PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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