Behind the Line

Topic: Your Career

Ongoing Education

Do you have any interest in working in a brewery one day? Have you worked in a brewery, even for a stage?

Dscn0316
He'll yes, I stopped by a few brewers and even made a beer or two, but full time!

Last updated: Jul 29 2011

 

It's all about the networking, baby! Do you seek out seminars, conferences or networking trips? If so, what do you aim to learn?

Djd_6414
I belong to the Southern Foodways Alliance which is more than just a culinary group. I enjoy learning about how food affects culture and how culture affects food. Why do we eat what we eat? How did... more »

Last updated: Apr 12 2012

 

Have you ever worked in a winery? Even for a stage?

Djd_6414
No, but have always wanted the chance. Funny thing about owning your own restaurant for 30 years. You miss a lot of opportunities because you cannot get the time off.

Last updated: Apr 12 2012

 
 

Who says field trips are just for kiddies? Do you make visits to wineries? Do you feel this is important?

Djd_6414
I was lucky enough to be in demand as a guest chef for dinner in Napa and Sonoma while I was chef/owner of Zinfandel restaurant. Wine is an important part of my dining and I am very interested in h... more »

Last updated: Apr 12 2012

 

Nothing immerses us in knowledge quite like a hands-on farm visit. Where have you gone on farm visits, and what have you learned there?

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  • Nathan Sears
  • Executive Chef/Owner
  • The Radler and D.A.S.
  • Chicago, IL
I have visited many of the farms we have used at Vie. I have been to prairie fruits farm, Kinikinik Farm, Dietzler farm, Heritage Prairie, Triple S, and maybe one or two more. I have learned all th... more »

Last updated: Mar 22 2011

 

Homework isn't just for school students. Do you study up on anything in your off-time? If so, how does this help you?

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I think my "homework" is pretty average for a chef. I read a lot of cookbooks, blogs, websites...my Google Reader is packed with cooking blogs. I love to see what other people are doing. I don't st... more »

Last updated: Dec 25 2012

 

It's never too late to go back to class. In your career, have you ever taken a side class for cooking or baking of any kind? If so, how did this help you?

Djd_6414
Once again, it is all about time. If you are chef-owner, there is not a lot of time for outside classes.

Last updated: Apr 12 2012