Posts by piracer

Erm, i think your thinking of Les Amis in another country or something. Les Amis has been in the same location since 1995 when it opened, we're 78th on the 100 best in the world. or something like that.   But getting back...

Oh sheesh, today Chef decided to experiment with some Whelks and is quite possibly the hardest amuse or dish anyone has had to carry. It was a feat just getting it out and there were so many times where the shells (which were balanced...

Ok, I used to work in the kitchen and my previous chef whom was a very considerate person always told me to also think of the front of house when plating, i.e a little crushed almonds below your quenelle of ice-cream so it doesnt run...

Coming off from the Organic topic, I was rather worried and shocked to learn of the woes that is Canola (rapeseed) oil. I always thought that amongst the most widely used oils, being Peanut, Sunflower, Soybean, Corn, Coconut, Palm and...

If your particualarly interested in the 09 Bordeaux, i suggest you get a copy of Decanter magazine on the issue. In summary, their saying that it had perfect growing conditions although the winemakers got a little edgy and perhaps,...

Hmm, I seem to have organization problems big time also. I used to be on the cold side, apps and deserts really (it was a really small place with the 3 of us, Chef, sous and I). I never could figure out how to properly arrange things...

it was so ridiculous once, i ordered a sirloin at this club once and it was NOT a busy day at all. It came about medium well when i asked for it medium rare. I sent it back and it came out well done. I just gave up and ate...

thanks guys, atleast i know im doing the right thing... sort of.

Right, so i'm working at this small Italian joint (30 or so pax max) and when i joined them a month ago (on a part-time position) there were 4 guys in the kitchen. This was i guess a sweeet numbering spot, work load was easy, things were...

ok, let me be a little more specific i guess. I asked my chef and kinda hinted at perhaps a bread and butter pudding. He didnt take the hint but he did say there's this Italian soup made with bread, but he felt it's too rustic for our...