I’ve been in the industry long enough to know that, each day could be my last and that my income is based on the whims of people who know far less then I do about the Kitchen and cooking. It’s a sad fact but the simple truth is that rarely …
In my line of work I have to fly, sometimes several times a year for various gigs. I’ve never gotten used to it, it’s never gotten easier and my fear has never subsided. Every time I fly, I freak the fuck out. I don’t show it but trust me, I’m …
This is the shit I’ve had to deal with growing up in this industry. I was 18 and working in a spot in Carytown in Richmond VA and went out for a smoke late one night. Our dishwasher was a crackhead. I mean literally a CRACKHEAD. He smoked crack like …
The girlfriend was having a rough morning today and ended up forgetting her necklace. It’s a sentimental thing from her dad and as we were walking I mentioned it which, sadly, only added to her stress. For the record this was not my intention. Without hesitation I pulled off my …
When things get super fucked up and I’m at my edge I remind myself of 4 little words that magically make just about any situation I find myself in a little less fucked up. I’m not in Maine. Now, to the residents of this state, please understand that I am …
I got to the Kitchen this morning and the specials had been typed and printed. Pretty basic stuff so I didn’t think much about it until 15 minutes prior to opening as I was double checking my mise. I’ll admit, I was a bit stoned and had to read it …
Ask anyone who’s ever had the unfortunate experience of living with me, I am not a morning person. I won’t look at my phone until I’ve had at least two cups of coffee and a joint or three. While I’m not one of those snobs who insist on mountain grown …
Yes, this is a total attempt to gain readership by capitalizing on this for the holiday season. That being said, most of you long time readers know I don’t talk shit that I can’t back up. What I’m about to tell you might sound strange but I know what I …
I’m surprised it took them as long as it did to pop me, I knew the first day that I showed up in town that it was only a matter of time before some racist redneck cop decided to fuck with me and stop me for some dumb shit. Please, …
The thing that people who don’t create art fail to understand is that, more often than not, the art and the Artist are two different things and art itself isn’t always beautiful. Sometimes it’s graphic and obscene and just because it doesn’t have mass appeal doesn’t mean it’s not valid. …
