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  • Jul2023

July 2023 ACI Newsletter: From the Executive Chef

July 2023 ACI Newsletter: From the Executive Chef
Hello, and Happy Summer, everyone! I hope this newsletter finds you well. The topic of this installment is travel, learning, and trying new things. I can’t speak for everyone, but as someone who has been in the hospitality industry since 14 years old, I am still so excited for the opportunity to learn and try new

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  • 01
  • Jun2023

Build a Relationship with Local Farmers

Build a Relationship with Local Farmers
One of the first things I did before I opened the doors to my restaurant was RESEARCH. Of course, that included the standard go-to’s of demographics, competition, foot traffic, etc., but I also researched the local growers and producers in the area. Why? Well, one of the big trends in culinary over the last several years

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  • 23
  • May2023

May 2023 ACI Newsletter: From the Executive Chef

May 2023 ACI Newsletter: From the Executive Chef
Hello to everyone reading this! I hope you are well. Every year around this time, I feel compelled to send out my annual, “please take care of yourselves while you are working in kitchens in Arizona in the summer” message. We all know that even in air conditioned kitchens in Arizona, it’s still gonna be hot,

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  • 13
  • Apr2023

The Utility Player

The Utility Player
I come from a hotel and resort background. I worked at a 5-star resort for over 14yrs. I’m considered a jack of all trades because I can, and have, done it all. But even as a younger cook, I had always wanted to learn as much as possible about each station in the pastry kitchen, work

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  • 20
  • Mar2023

A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE CHEF: MARCH 2023

A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE CHEF: MARCH 2023
I’m 42 years old, and I’m not too proud to admit that as cliché as it sounds, “40” hit me like a ton of bricks. Long story short, I’m trying to slowly make some dietary changes because if I reach my ultimate goal of living forever, I should probably start to look a little closer at

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