Behind the Line
Topic: Philosophies
America and Food
In this day and age, fast food reigns supreme. Given the power, how would you change the fast food culture in America?
- Carrie Nahabedian
- Executive Chef/Owner
- NAHA and Brindille
- Chicago, IL
The other day I had to be in the Loop...I was in the center of great small
food places and yet there were people eating from bags of MacDonalds. It
killed me. It's all about price, ease in time and...
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- David Katz
- Executive Chef/Owner
- Philadelphia, PA
I would change it to "fast-ish food." Sorry people, but things have to cook. I would make sure all the ingredients are made out of actual food and they'd be actually cooked. On grills, gr...
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- Melissa Trimmer
- Pastry Chef
- Le Cordon Bleu Chicago, Pastry Chef Instructor
- Chicago, Illinois
Given the power I'd change the fast food culture to one of healthy but tasty fast food. Don't get me wrong, I love my red meat and butter but if we took things in moderation as a society then we w...
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- Randy Zweiban
- Executive Chef/Owner
- Province and Province Phoenix
- Chicago, IL
I think it is about accurate calorie and ingredient lists posted in fast food establishments to make people aware of what they are eating and drinking.
- Geoff Rhyne
- Sous Chef
- The Ordinary
- Charleston, SC
I would have more accomplished chefs weighing in. We can build ovens that can cook a pizza in 2 minutes. Top that with healthy ingredients, and you have fast food. Personally, I don't believe it...
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- Troy Graves
- Chef/Partner
- Red Door
- Chicago, Il
I don't know that it is possible. Fast food is quick and cheap. Healthy food is not so
- Cary Taylor
- Executive Chef
- The Southern
- Chicago, IL
Just make fast food healthier and affordable. If I buy enough Dietzler Ground Beef, can I sell it cheap enough to compete? Maybe?
- Paul Fehribach
- Executive Chef/Owner
- Big Jones
- Chicago, IL
Campaign for people to begin cooking at home again with their families using green market ingredients, emphasizing the social aspect of home-cooked meals and the benefits that come along. I'd also ...
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