A dining room runs like a football team, every staff member has a position and plays a very specific role. It is only by having several positions with different areas of focus that you can ensure service is smooth. For the first installment-- let's start with the foundation of the front of house staff: the … Continue reading Restaurant 101: What’s a busboy do?
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Hospitality @ Home: Fondue!
The lovely ladies that I work for did it again this season with a fabulous holiday gift-- the Le Creuset fondue pot. Since they thoughtfully gifted it with Gruyere and Emmenthaler, I needed to christen this baby quickly. Once the New Year's mayhem subsided at work, I treated the Gent to a Fondue Dinner courtesy … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Fondue!
Hospitality @ Home: Mmm-Mussels
This is one of my favorite go-to meals to make when it's a brisk autumn day in LA. And with the amazing team at McCall's Meat & Fish just up the street, I find myself making this dish almost once a week. Mussels don't need to be scary. Especially if the … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Mmm-Mussels
Hospitality @ Home: Parker House Rolls & Grapefruit Curd
It was a rainy day in Los Angeles yesterday, perfect weather for a long cooking project. Parker House Rolls have been on my list for awhile, and considering their 3 hour prep time, it was a perfect fit. I aggregated a couple recipes, but the one I hewed closest to came from Chowhound. … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Parker House Rolls & Grapefruit Curd
Marche Bacchus
I almost don't want to write about this spot. I almost don't want anyone else to know where it is, that it exists, or where to find it. It's like when you first discover an incredible band. And in the beginning, you can go to a concert in a intimate little club and be right … Continue reading Marche Bacchus