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The day after Thanksgiving is Native American Heritage Day, a holiday created to acknowledge and honor Native Americans’ continued presence and culture. This edition of Weekly Bites celebrates Native American heritage by covering three stories of Native chefs and restaurateurs who are revitalizing traditional Native American foodways. The way many of us learn about NativeFIND OUT MORE |
Category: Chef Works Blog
Chef Works Blog
Creating at your highest level with Chef Nikki Steward
Have you ever felt like you had more to give to the world? Nikki Steward was working in pharmaceutical sciences when she decided to make a major pivot into the culinary sphere. “I feel like everyone identifies with a yearning for more and feeling like you have more potential,” she shared. Today, Chef NikkiFIND OUT MORE |
November Chef of Chef Works: Marc Quiñones
Chef Marc Quiñones has an energy that’s hard to ignore. Whether you’re meeting him in-person at MÁS, the full-service restaurant and tapas bar in Albuquerque’s Hotel Andaluz, or you’re watching one of his viral plating Reels on Instagram, you’ll quickly realize this is a man living with purpose and passion. And, judging by his accolades — 30,000FIND OUT MORE |
A new generation of dining
Millennials and their supposed obsession with avocado toast are no longer the spotlight of the hospitality industry. Instead, restaurants and bars are focusing their attention on appealing to a new generation — Gen Z. Gen Z is the generation of teenage activists now grown up — young adults who have known nothing but tumultuous timesFIND OUT MORE |
Don’t yuck our yum — the history of polarizing ingredients
There are ingredients that everyone loves, and there are ingredients that trigger such strong aversion, you wonder if two people are even tasting the same thing. There are also foods that fall in and out of favor over the years. We might raise our eyebrows at fine-dining menus of the 1950s. Likewise, restaurateurs of theFIND OUT MORE |
Introducing the Flex Series: 4 made-to-move chef coats you’ll love
For our newest collection, we were inspired by the chefs who are poetry in motion. Whose every slice, dice, and toss come together in one fluid movement. Whose every dish is plated with finesse, even when the pressure is on. This is the FLEX SERIES, a collection of 4 brand-new, ultra-flexible chef coats designed toFIND OUT MORE |
3 trends shaking up the beverage industry
What types of experiences and flavors do people want from their drinks and bars? Just like the restaurant industry, the beverage industry continues to evolve. This edition of Weekly Bites covers three stories that point to where the beverage industry might be going next. From bar reservations to the martini come-back and specialized hops, we’llFIND OUT MORE |
Chef Sean MacDonald on edible shapes, collaborating with other chefs, and living in the present
Ever wonder how rising chefs stay on top of their game? Chef Sean MacDonald is known for creating stunning dishes that are just as much a treat for your eyes as they are your taste buds. We were lucky enough to sit down with him and learn more about his signature geometric plating style, theFIND OUT MORE |
These change-makers are making mental health a priority in the restaurant industry
In the hospitality industry and beyond, the need for better mental health support has been picking up steam. These essential conversations are even making their way into popular television shows like The Bear, helping to raise awareness among viewers who may not be familiar with the restaurant industry’s shortcomings. All that to say, we’re hopeful.FIND OUT MORE |
Marketing yourself as a chef
Chefs have risen to the status of celebrity personalities in recent years, thanks to shows like Top Chef and The Bear and even romance books with chefs as the protagonists. Chefs are no longer hidden in the back of the kitchen, and this expectation of fame adds the pressure for chefs to not only marketFIND OUT MORE |