Technology can be daunting particularly if it is not part of your main task. While some chefs have mastered the art of social media and others have learnt how to handle their clients using phones or cameras in their restaurants, few really have embraced technology to the maximum. We've discussed the issue in the past and think that there are many pros and cons to social … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
Open kitchens make chefs happy and customers happier
There is something special about restaurants with an open kitchen. The ability for customers to view what is happening behind the scenes is not only fascinating but it also emphasises a connection between the chefs and the customers. When we were in Japan eight years ago, one thing which really struck us was how common it was for restaurants to have open kitchens. An open … [Read more...]
Interview with Gert de Mangeleer (Hertog Jan): Easy looking dishes but it only looks easy
When we visited Hertog Jan in Zedelgem a few weeks ago to interview Gert de Mangeleer and Joachim Boudens, we asked the three Michelin star Belgian chef our series of quick questions which we normally ask to get some insights into his mentors, the chefs he admires, food waste and social media among others. Gert de Mangeleer, 37, was the youngest 3 Michelin star chef in … [Read more...]
10 things we learnt from Sergio Herman
Sergio Herman is not just a chef. He is one of the top creative minds to come out of the culinary world in the past years. His story could be an inspiration for many not just in the culinary world but for those who work in all creative fields. After all, today's top chefs are not only cooks, they are also artists in their own right. Driving back home after meeting him, I was … [Read more...]
Weekly roundup of great reads on food and wine #26
You might be thinking that the easy option is better. After all, getting ready prepared fruit and vegetables should be the same as the vegetables you pick up from your store with the added convenience. Think twice next time before you grab that ready prepared package. It has far lower levels of vitamin C than unprepared produce. On the same subject, the food industry … [Read more...]
