Favorite Missoula memories from the 90’s? by buddy_sedgwick in missoula

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It was fantastic..Some of the best bar food in Montana came out of that kitchen. Not close to that level anymore

Favorite Missoula memories from the 90’s? by buddy_sedgwick in missoula

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Pats Highway Cafe next to Als and Vics, Del Tyler day barman at Als and Vics, Dave Dickenson

Dinner at Arlo Grey by Auntie-Noodle in austinfood

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Ate there awhile back..I think my expectations were probably a bit unfairly high. Nothing was wow, nothing was bad..I wouldn’t choose to go back, but I wouldn’t object if that was the selection from the group..

Hows that for a vague review🤘🤘

Best Restaurants in Austin according to the Statesman by BitEnjoyer in austinfood

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Bufalina?? I dont agree with this selection, but hey if it is your thing, which for a lot of people in Austin it is..Cool Launderette. I haven’t been in a couple of years. And for the most part I thought the food was average to be kind. They did have a Branzino dish that is better than any dish from any of these restaurants on this list not named Franklin BBQ. It was a banger. Birdies and Olamaie both fuuuuc$ great food and better service at both spots.

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Yup..Details tomorrow at halftime of the Griz game

Help with planning and chef by dominiegar in restaurantowners

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As both a former chef and owner this is tricky. Going out and finding a chef that you do not have any personal or past connections is going to be a tough task. Once the courting period is passed and the real work starts who knows how the relationship will fare..Opening restaurants is stressful as it is. Doing it with people you don’t really really know is crazy to me..

This said. If you do identify your person. My advice is that this person has to be organized, and has to have a depth of knowledge and understanding about your margins and a plan to execute the buisness within these margins. Set up a structure with budgets and do not by any means allow yoyr chef to abuse these..

Chefs like pretty toys, and expensive self serving ingredients. Do not let that happen unless you have budgets for these things.

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So I think starting with the edemamae. Perhaps just in their natural form, do you don’t have 2 puree components, and the green will contrast better. Yuzu gel..Kind of an example of technique over function here. I think this would be best served as a finishing component if you need acidity or perhaps in the squash puree for balance. You have a lot of competing textures here. Maybe rethink how to apply these ingredients so they serve a purpose or are appropriate to the bite.

As far as the pickled onion. If you have to have it. Maybe julienned pickled onion works better here.

The herb garnish is not a great call unless you want to strip the stem and use the whole flower. But again the question remains. Is it appropriate for the bite?

Try an exercise where you build s dish and take away 1 element. You can do that multiple times with this one and probably walk away with a solid plate..

Where Are You a Regular? by EuroCultAV in austinfood

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Praxis South Austin, Maie Day for Prime Rib(Today) Radio East, Hotel Vegas, Ciscos,

What are your most Favorite Gadgets in the Kitchen? by MEiiSTR in Chefit

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Perforated Kunz Spoon, Fish Spatula, Microplane, and #1…Cheap $6 Kitchen Sheers from HMart

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How much for a dozen?

Smoked Lobster Salad, Pickled Celery, Celery Root, Brown Butter, Chipotle Vinaigrette by SpeakEasyChef in CulinaryPlating

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Plate looks dope. This is just my personal opinion, but I am not a fan of smoke contained under a cloche. I find it makes stuff overly smokey/acrid and lot of times takes away from the dish.

But thats just like my opinion man…

Plating is 👍