Feb 24, 2021Member-onlyA Love Letter to Indian FoodI dipped a charred piece of bread into a rich gravy that soaked each crumb like a sponge. I raised it to my mouth and closed my eyes, and that is where my journey began. I am a western chef. I grew up in a small city in New Hampshire…Indian Food7 min readIndian Food7 min read
May 13, 2020Member-onlyCraving Comfort in a CrisisI can still remember the smell walking into Regina’s Pizzeria in Boston’s North End. A sea of humanity packed into an iconic building all craving that beautiful marriage of sauce, crust and cheese. Each bite is a perfect representation of flavor, texture, fat and acid. Their pizza isn’t just delicious…Restaurant4 min readRestaurant4 min read
May 4, 2020Member-onlyThe “Not So Invisible” EnemyWelcome to the United States of America in May of 2020, where tens of thousands of pounds of potatoes are left to rot in a field while thousands of cars line up for hours to receive food donations to feed their families. …Chefs4 min readChefs4 min read
Apr 27, 2020Member-onlyThe Two Pandemics of the Restaurant IndustryThe restaurant industry is riddle with misfits. The addicts who can’t seem to shake their demons, the narcissist who needs constant validation, the brokenhearted who seek comfort in caring for others. Then there are the poor, who try to work their way out of poverty and of course, the hungry…Restaurant Business5 min readRestaurant Business5 min read
Apr 19, 2020Member-onlyDear America, It’s Time to Embrace Indian FoodI get it America, Indian food is different and we didn’t grow up with it being a typical cuisine in our cities but what you are missing out on could change your life, it did for me. I first tried Indian food when I lost a bet. My friend’s family owned an Indian restaurant and walking into his house to have sleep over when I was a teenager was not always pleasant. The smell of curry spices would hit you like a tsunami and enviably end up…Indian Food5 min readIndian Food5 min read
Apr 13, 2020Member-onlyThe Farmer. An Essential Worker?I am a chef. I don’t know how to fix the economy or bring back the way of life we had before COVID-19 changed the world. All I know is the lessons that so many farmers have passed on to me throughout years. In times of selfishness, farmers are selfless…Chefs6 min readChefs6 min read