cuisine
From street-food to fine dining, traditional Italian to Asian-Fusion, being well-versed in global cuisine is the first step to culinary mastery.
“Fresh”est Chef In Detroit
By any means innovation and being an inventor would be an understatement for this Detroit native and known Chef whose name I can't disclose. He goes by the name Chef Fresh of the Chef Fresh Express, and he doesn't make a mere meal. This highly talented Chef creates mind boggling breakfast cuisines, out of this world lunches and evening dinners fit for deities all out of the comfort of his home kitchen. Before I get into more of his mean cuisines, take a dive into his start off in a restaurant Cutterz in the Eastern Market District. Starting his kitchen life off, he began as a dishwasher and helping just prep in a kitchen with his grandfather as the head Chef and main inspiration. Knowing cooking in his blood, he began to search for his purpose and began listening and feeling his heart. It was a tough start but it began with perseverance and dedication by making a name for himself not only in the food industry in Detroit but the neighborhoods he grew inside. The hustle mentality kicked in by his humble attitude by “Keeping his head up, smiling and relaxing”, his words. After bringing his name into spotlight through the city, he began to cook at more and bugger organized even events. Never having to speak highly on his food, he just let their taste buds sing. He took a chance by stepping out of the comfort of his own kitchen and went to run someone else's kitchen. Taking his own steps through the heart of the city, he began mingling and building relationships. A main impact of his networking came through with his food because of his granddad. He was well connected throughout the midtown’s eastern market food industry. Everything was learned and polished from the pricing and everyday quality freshness that he took pride in because no one wants to eat old food. He lived by his own phrase, “If I wouldn't eat it, why serve it?”, strong words from a chef to live by. By revamping and rebranding their kitchen with his help and bringing more clientele in, the business became to in over their head and lost the star of the kitchen. Through all the new experience and new efforts, his food perspective and food culture changed. He began to travel and explore not with just his body and mind but expanding his taste buds. Doing this, his presentations and food preparation go over the top Still making food for the neighborhood and gave the people what they deserved. Fresh never put his head down even though he stepped out his space, but he put his foot down and set a foundation for himself. This is when the hustle became innovative, and rebranded himself by recreating his own environment without the restaurant. Having the keys and insights of the last few years of managing a kitchen by not just cooking, but doing books, inventory, time-management, advertising, and even having workers with equal opportunity to work with amazing pay. It's extremely difficult to do all of this alone but he makes this look like a cake walk. Even becoming great enough to create his own menu weekly, a feeling that made him feel even more of his own top chef. That pushed his creativity to the top, giving the food industry and the neighborhoods with it deserved, fresh and amazing food for a fresh price. Always answering his people because he cooks and gives back to the community. Chef Fresh Express may only be a Detroit famous eatery but in time it will be world wide.
By Ezangelo Anderson5 years ago in Feast
We'll Always Have Paris...in a Cup
A number of years ago, my sister and I discovered the blissful pleasures of high tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, Canada. The clinking of fine china, the artfully designed tea sandwiches, the presentation of the food on a 3-tiered porcelain tray and the fragrant floral centerpieces made us feel as if we had traveled back in time to an era when people didn’t rush through a meal and savored the sensual ambiance of the dining experience.
By Lori Bowman5 years ago in Feast
The Food Truck that Never Fails
During the pandemic there has been a scarcity in satisfying take out. This very well may be due to difficulty acquiring ingredients or lack of customers. The task of finding top tier take out has become a daunting one. In my area there are plenty of varieties and options however not many are worth the price. For example, one thing that should be avoided at all costs is sushi, the only guaranteed satisfactory rolls can be found in the tourist attraction towns that lie 20 minutes or more outside of my driving range. Despite being in Maryland I am not the biggest fan of seafood nor crab eliminating many of the surrounding restaurants. Of course there are always the reliable burger joints however, somedays I am in search of extraordinary flavor. In my search for gustatory satisfaction time and time again I have thrown my money away on bland, cold, or just plain mediocre take out.
By Naomi Rogers5 years ago in Feast
BAR Pizza
The entire world may say that the best pizza is in New Haven, Connecticut. And they are correct. Living in downtown New Haven (emphasis on the HAY-ven, not NEW Haven) for the past decade has afforded me the luxury of being in walking distance of the best pizza the planet has to offer.
By Dan Koenig5 years ago in Feast
Forbidden Food
“There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.” -Mark Twain Whenever I have guests visiting from out of town taking them out for outstanding seafood is a must. Living in Annapolis, Maryland means seafood. There is only one place that they absolutely cannot miss - O'leary's Seafood Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated Best Seafood in Annapolis for many years and for good reason.
By Jennifer Lancaster @jenergy175 years ago in Feast
Mexican Street Food
I’m an Ohio boy, and three years ago, I moved to Arizona to capture the western wind in my heart. I love the adventure of exploring the western spaces. After living in Miami, Florida for six years, I decided that big city life was not for me. I missed small town living. After a fair bit of moving around, I opted for Cottonwood, Arizona.
By Ted Lacksonen5 years ago in Feast
Calavera
It all started with a car battery. My car was acting up, starting sluggishly. My fiancé at the time, Ted, recommended taking it to the place where I had purchased the battery. He came along for moral support and since, frankly, sometimes women are taken advantage of when it comes to car maintenance. The man at the counter said that he would check it, but that it would take some time – between 45 and 60 minutes. Ted then pointed to an establishment next door and asked me, “Have you eaten there?” I shook my head, “No, not since they’ve changed hands. That building has had several restaurants since I moved here.” There were no chairs to sit in at the auto store, so we decided to try it out.
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Feast
Comfort Food
My favourite place to eat, Dae Bark, is a hole in the wall that makes my favourite spicy soup and a wide range of great food that I rarely look at. The Kinchee Jiggae (spicy pickled cabbage and beef soup) with a few great twists is my favourite. As a man who once tipped 250kg or 550 pounds on the scale I know food!
By Taras Voevodin5 years ago in Feast
Small Town Gem
This little hidden gem is located in Burrton, Kansas. The population is around a thousand people, give or take a few. It's located approximately forty miles northwest of Wichita, Kansas. Kansas, the place that everyone likes to make references to The Wizard of Oz. I hate to burst anyone's bubble, but it was actually filmed in Oklahoma. Just a little fun fact for you. There really is no place like home. The Barn will make you feel like you are at home eating a home cooked meal on a Sunday afternoon. This quaint and country themed restaurant will leave your taste buds speechless with their amazing chicken fried steak. It just doesn't get any better than that. They have mouthwatering steaks, country fried appetizers, chicken, pork chops, burgers, and many tasty sides to choose from. The atmosphere is cozy, warm, and friendly. When you walk in the door, you are greeted with warm and friendly smiles. Their warm and welcoming smiles are just the beginning of the impressive experience that you are about to encounter. The waiting area has rustic painted benches with rustic decor hanging on the walls. As you enter the restaurant itself, a warm and cozy feeling fills your heart and makes you smile. The smells that your nose encounters are heavenly. The decor is a mixture of rustic, antique, and country all rolled into one. From the barn wood walls to the grain bin that has been converted into a bar, the uniqueness of this restaurant is flattering. The old rustic signs that hang on the walls are a reminder of the "good ole days". From the light fixtures to the hard wood floors, everything is spectacular. There are two large barn doors that open up to the outside for different occasions. They have a few televisions to watch sporting events. Kansans like their food, their beer, and their football. If you bring all of that and put tasty food into the mix, then you are successful at winning the hearts of a Kansan.
By Holly Schrag5 years ago in Feast
British Sushi Sailor
My favourite restaurant has packed up and moved north already. The Sailor hated it here. It was the best place in town while he was around. It felt energetic, real and full of his rude personality. Not much else was there. Some wooden furniture, four seats at the bar, two or three tables and some Japanese hangings he brought over.
By Anna Jelonek-Nowakowska5 years ago in Feast
