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Interview with Chef de Cuisine Mark Passetti at the Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco

Posted on Jan 26, 2009 under Chefs, Interviews | No Comment
Chef Mark Passetti

Chef Mark Passetti

I sat down with Chef de Cuisine Mark Passetti before dining at the Tonga Room at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, here is our conversation. 

Interview with James Bailey, Executive Chef at Citron

Posted on Jan 22, 2009 under Archives, Chefs, Interviews | No Comment
Executive Chef James Bailey

Executive Chef James Bailey

Executive Chef James Bailey was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia.  He received a Pro Chef degree at the esteemed Culinary Institute of America and quickly ascended to Executive Chef status for a number of prestigious venues, most recently at the Sheraton Delfina – a Kor Hotel Group property – where he developed a profound appreciation for the diverse food culture of the west coast.  Prior to his work at the Delfina, he was Executive Chef for the Richmond Country Club in Richmond Virginia.   He is currently the Executive Chef at Citron at the Viceroy in Palm Springs.   I sat down with Chef Bailey to discuss his cooking philosphy and  the new menu at Citron. 

Interview with Chef Rod Wilker of Cafe Amuse, Palm Springs

Posted on Jan 15, 2009 under Archives, Chefs, Interviews | No Comment
Chef Rod Wilker

Chef Rod Wilker

Cafe Amuse owner/chef Rod Wilker is the third generation of his family to work in the restaurant business.   He worked under many prestigious chefs, including Bradley Ogden, prior to opening up Cafe Amuse in Palm Springs.  Wilker is a graduate of the Culinary Academy in New York. 

Interview with Langham Hotel Chefs Loren Lawe and John Quinn

Posted on Dec 14, 2008 under Chefs, Interviews | No Comment
Chef Loren Lawe

Chef Loren Lawe

Pastry Chef John Quinn

Pastry Chef John Quinn

I spoke with Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa Chef Loren Lawe and Pastry Chef John Quinn about the new menu they created for the Terrace restaurant at the Langham.  The menu features California-bistro style upscale comfort food. 

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