Kitchen Tours

This just hit me, I never told you about the two restaurants which I got to tour the kitchen during our California trip. Because we were with friends who knew the owners of the restaurants, I was priviledged to meet the chefs and have them take me to the kitchen and show me a few secrets and how the workings went for a “normal” night of serving. What an experience. It was just the greatest for someone like myself who truly loves to watch people cook and bring it altogether. First night we went to the Palette, there in Glendale where each course was just served so beautifully and they are known for their selections of cheeses. Each course had a different cheese dish served alongside. The next night we were so honored to be taken to Bouchon, there in Beverly Hills which is adjacent to the  Montage (that is probably not spelled right, but close)  Hotel…WOW, is all I can say. When our friend went to the kitchen to say hello to the chef, he brought him back and introduced him to Randy and myself and then we were taken back to the kitchen. They had a closed circuit televison which showed the kitchen which they have in the Napa Valley, so if any questions re: food prep is needed, they can go back and forth between the kitchen’s and relay information as needed. We also say Ryan Seacrest there that night and Michael Simon, from Iron Chef on the food network….it was truly such a wonderful memory for someone that loves to see how different elegant foods are cooked and being among the hustle and bustle of a “famous restaurant” such as Bouchon’s…….it was awesome! Thank you Mathew and Franco for the memories.