Well, another great day down and another to come. Just finished a great conversation with the love of my life. Technology is amazing isn’t it? Sitting in front of my computer in Toronto I can talk on video with my lover in NYC seamlessly and for free. What a world!
Yesterday was another great day. With a station map drawn out and feeling a little more comfortable I had quite the experience. Setting up was relatively easy because I knew where I wanted things to go so that I could work efficiently and smartly. I can see how the station is difficult to work at the height of summer but I think as I refine and retool my station it will not represent a serious challenge.
At the height of service yesterday I had twelve chits up and that amounted to seventeen different items I had to prepare, at the same time, with a total of fifty four components. Timing is critical. Why you ask? Well, quite simply, a filet of Salmon cooks much faster than a well done steak. Or ribs!
I feel as if I have a pretty good handle on how to work the station. I know that it is going to be at times a ridiculously tough station but I have never backed down from a challenge. Nor will I. And the best part is I do it all with a smile. Knowing that I am living my dream and doing it with a great attitude and a beautiful smile (at least that’s what my love tells me).
The weather outside is absolutely gorgeous. Feels like about twenty degrees with a slight wind. That means that by the lake it is going to be around fifteen degree Celsius with a cool breeze. I should be busy but not overly so.
And I am excited because I am going to Reservation tonight to see one of my friends play with his band. Ben Clost and his band The Emotionally Unavailable Mariners. ABSOLUETLY INCREDIBLE. You should check him out in this video; http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.channel&ChannelID=132539289. AWESOME!
I don’t get to go out often which is one of the sacrifices you make to be in this industry. It will be nice to see all of my friends from Reservation. Executive Chef, Sous Chef A and the Director of Operations. I’m bringing my camera to take some pictures which should be fun.
So here is to an amazing day. I have tomorrow off which is one the reasons that I can go out tonight. I have lots to do tomorrow too. I need to tweak my menu a little bit more and get ready to roll out my first menu of the summer on Friday. I am excited for the coming week.
As well I would like to congratulate C on finishing her first full year at Stella Adler. I could not be more proud or happy. She had her first NYC show on Thursday and Saturday saw her in two performances. I wish I could have been there but I was in spirit. Next year I will absolutely be there. At any rate, way to go Babe.
Oliver Wendell Holmes once wrote; “The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.”
Are you dreaming big and inspired?
A la prochaine
SDM
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