Dana D'Anzi's Blog Archives

October 2007


Advice for a Young Cook

The first thought that runs through my mind when asked for advice by a young and aspiring cook is: Go to med school! Stay in school as long as you can. Let your parents support you as long as they're willing. And do not, under any circumstances, take a full-time job that requires 100 percent focus, dedication and physical stamina until you absolutely, positively have to!

Just kidding. Read more


What I Drink When I Drink

I’m not what most people would call a "big drinker." The two main reasons for that are that I live in a driving city, and I don’t do hangovers. Now this doesn’t mean that I don’t drink; it's just that I don’t over-indulge, especially when I’m not at home. Read more


Degustation Deconstructed

Being the chef in a steak house doesn't allow for much in the way of creative flexing. People want their steak, and they want it just the way they want it. Most of the time, being successful at my job follows the rules of video poker: You take the guaranteed pay-out from the deal. Read more



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