Line Cook Thoughts

On this episode, we talk about treating your employees in a fair way. We then talk about empowering your team, and why a good organizational culture will help you in the kitchen in...

On this episode I start by reminding you all of the Anthony Bourdain Tribute Episode I am trying to put together. I then give my thoughts on Kwame Onwuachi's new book. After that, ...

On this episode I speak with Chef Joe Sasto. We talk A LOT about pasta. We also chat about his career, and where he is headed next. Great conversation for anyone who has a passion ...

On this episode I share why being an entrepreneurial chef is so important in this day and age. I then get into why only cooking for the opinion of others is detrimental, and how it...

On this episode, I speak with Chef Lauren Joffrion. Lauren runs Hellbraiser.com, a vegan food blog. We chat about her new role as Pastry/Sous Chef. We also discuss her Southern roo...

On this episode, I speak with Chef Louis Robinson. Chef Robinson is the owner of The Spice pop-up restaurant. He also is a restaurant consultant, and runs the instagram page @soign...

On this episode, I speak with Kathy Merget. Kathy is Dean of student affairs at The Culinary Institute of America. We speak about physical and mental wellness outside of the kitche...

On this episode, I start by talking about the positives of eating at hole in the wall places. I then talk about Mise En Place and what it means for cooks. After that I reflect on M...

On this solo episode, I discuss topics shared by YOU, the Line Cook Nation. I talk about The importance of teaching cooks properly, and building a positive relationship through tha...

On this episode, I interview Chef Michael Zebrowski. Chef is a Pastry Arts instructor at The CIA. He is also the co-author of The Pastry Chef’s Little Black Book. He gives some gre...

On this episode, I speak with one of the first Chefs who sparked the ingredient revolution, Jeremiah Tower. Known as one of the first Celebrity Chefs, we chat about his impact and ...

On this episode, I speak with Chef turned Entrepreneur Dillon Marra. Dillon is the founder of Smallplate Blades, a business in which he makes custom knives. We talk about knife mak...