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CULINARY EXCELLENCE WITHOUT SNOBBERY

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Even the Michelin Guide broke the ice of snobbery in recent years. Yes, it’s true – when the Michelin Guide decided to recognize some exceptional street food vendors with Michelin Stars, they broke the barrier of snobbery noting that excellence can happen outside of traditional fine dining. How’s that for an introductory sentence?

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THE IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF BEING A CHEF

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It happens now and again, that question comes up on-line, usually from individuals new to a professional kitchen, or those who have little idea about how kitchens work. What is the difference between a cook and a chef”? Sometimes, it depends on how you ask the question. A CHEF IS (A baker’s dozen): [] The Role Model for the Kitchen.

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FOOD COST IS NOT THE CHEF’S RESPONSIBILITY

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From the dishwasher to the prep cook, line cook to sous chef, and server to restaurant manager – food cost percentages must be something that everyone takes on as a job requirement. Now that I have your attention and you are back in your chair, let me explain. Let’s look at how this works: [] SMART BUYING.

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THE REALITY FOR AN AGING CHEF

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We read the articles and listen to chefs and restaurateurs desperate to fill positions of line cook, sous chef, chef, manager, etc. I would assume that many chefs who read this article – at least the ones from my generation have reflected on where they are, what they have done, and what they are still able to do. How true it is.

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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

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Deep inside that crusty exterior, behind the veil of authority, underneath the hard-nosed, sometimes reactionary body of a chef lies a person who is haunted by an unrelenting need to be expressive, do things exceptionally well, and be more self-critical than any writer for the local food column will ever be.

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A RESTAURANTS HIGHER CALLING

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I have always loved the restaurant business. My professional life has been dedicated to the kitchen, the people of restaurants, the ingredients and their source, the process and the adrenaline, the service and an opportunity to make people happy, and of course those plates as they slide down the pass. So, what is this higher calling?

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CHEFS – IS IT WORTH IT?

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We have all had those moments (some of us more frequently than others) when we question what we are doing, the level of commitment required, and the price to pay. As chefs we all are aware of the time, physical stress, and emotional trauma associated with running a busy kitchen. There will always be the missed family events, the 5 a.m.

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