Why A Chef?

Why would a chef enroll in an advanced mixology academy? One of the simplest reason is to embark on a great journey with skilled people learning about spirits. After all, a quality chef needs to understand all of his ingredients that he works with to provide the diner with an unforgettable meal.
The better explanation comes from my first night in Edinburgh, when I enjoyed cocktails at the Brambles. The group ordered a round of drinks and I stepped back to observe my new classmates watch, listen and interact with the people behind the bar. We were in Scotland and the language was universal amongst my new found peers. Next, we sampled each other’s drinks and talked about their flavor profile. It was eye opening to say the least. When I have gone out and dined with kitchen friends, we approached the meal in the same way. We want to try each other’s food and discuss it in a constructive way. We talk about how we could improve it or what we enjoy and want to take away from the meal. The group at the cocktail lounge was doing the exact same thing. Thus, the gap closed between the back of the house and the front of the house. Because in the end we care about well crafted and balanced food & drinks made by passionate people.