May 08 2020 37 mins 2
On this episode we have Christian Blouin, the executive chef of Hootch & Banter restaurant in Frederick, Maryland. Christian is the first restaurant chef we’ve had on the show. Obviously, we talk a lot about the impact of covid-19 on the restaurant industry. We also touch on kitchen culture, continuous learning and culinary inspiration. Some of the people and businesses mentioned are: Jeff Naylor, Brad Deboy, Elle, Chuck Hughes, Rick Bayless, Roy Choi, Lazy Fish Sushi, Tsunami, The Wine Kitchen Two of his favorite books are the classics, Larousse Gastronomique and Escoffier. If you want to support the show, our Venmo name is ChefWoRestos and can be found at https://venmo.com/ChefWoRestos. If you enjoy the show, have every received a job through one of our referrals, have been a guest, been given complimentary Chefs Without Restaurants swag, or simply want to help, it would be much appreciated. Feel free to let us know if you have any questions. You can follow us on Instagram: ChefsWithoutRestaurants, PerfectLittleBites, FreePZA, JugBridge Brewery For more info, find us on the web at: ChefsWithoutRestaurants.com ChefsWithoutRestaurants.org Facebook Page Facebook Group Twitter YouTube Thanks to this week’s sponsors: Tyler Wright, Danny Spletter, Little Fig Bake Shop in Baltimore, Maryland, Café Bueno in Frederick, Maryland, Ron Creger, Maryland Bakes in Frederick, Maryland and The Savory Spoon Catering Company in Frederick, Maryland Intro and outro music provided by podcast guest Dylan Ubaldo (check out Toyomansi)
