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Musings From Inside The Restaurant World

Frank Panza – Last Of The Great SoCal Bartenders

Posted on October 28, 2019October 30, 2019 by David Mau

Waxing sentimental is definitely my default setting and Santa Anita plays to it in spades. It’s not the chandeliers upstairs,… Read more Frank Panza – Last Of The Great SoCal Bartenders

Epic Tiki Charm At The Tonga Room

Posted on October 28, 2019October 30, 2019 by David Mau

San Francisco’s Tonga Room is hardly a secret (especially since Tony Bourdain shone his spotlight on it awhile back) but… Read more Epic Tiki Charm At The Tonga Room

The Rise of Ryes

Posted on October 28, 2019October 30, 2019 by David Mau

“Beer is for women, wine for men and rye is for heroes” – Bismarck Even the utterance of the word… Read more The Rise of Ryes

Fake Food Allergies 101

Posted on October 28, 2019 by David Mau

There is a buddy of mine in The Biz who had a pretty successful shop in central OC for a… Read more Fake Food Allergies 101

RIP Anthony Bourdain

Posted on October 28, 2019 by David Mau

Thursday night was slow one at the shop. The joint I Chef at is located inside a well-regarded resort and… Read more RIP Anthony Bourdain

“Kuh-luh-ner-ee” or “Kyoo-luh-ner-ee?

Posted on October 28, 2019 by David Mau

It’s no secret that the last year has been a tough one for me. Tough by third world standards? Probably… Read more “Kuh-luh-ner-ee” or “Kyoo-luh-ner-ee?

Five Things You Should Know About Restaurant Managers

Posted on October 28, 2019 by David Mau

Six Things You Should Know About Restaurant Managers Running a restaurant of any size is a challenge, the bigger the… Read more Five Things You Should Know About Restaurant Managers

The “C” Word – Too Many Chefs In The Kitchen

Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by David Mau

“Esse Quam Videri” – To be rather than appear. A couple occurrences gave rise to this week’s post and it… Read more The “C” Word – Too Many Chefs In The Kitchen

Bourdain, Brotherhood And The Dark Places

Posted on October 28, 2019 by David Mau

This June 25th is a day of remembrance for Anthony Bourdain on what would have been his 63rd birthday –… Read more Bourdain, Brotherhood And The Dark Places

Orange County’s Best Salsa Roja – Examined

Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by David Mau

Long ago, in a previous 909 life, there was an absolutely filthy-yet-magnificent taqueria called Mexico Lindo located on a dingy… Read more Orange County’s Best Salsa Roja – Examined

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