Christopher Collins of Common Ground Culinary | Jaime's Local Love Podcast

Описание: With seven restaurants in the Valley, Chef Christopher Collins really knows how to multi-task! In this episode, we talk about how his love of food started as a little boy in the kitchen with his father, Wally, also a chef and restaurateur. Collins now owns Collins Brothers Public House, Grassroots Kitchen and Tap, Wally's American Gastropub, Sweet Provisions, The Collins Small Batch Kitchen, The Macintosh, The Neighborly, and Arcadia Catering Company. Collins shares how he gets it all done while raising two boys with his wife, Melissa—through laser focus on the present. He spills the tea on a new concept he's creating and on how to make a crowd favorite dish at your next family dinner.

00:00 Welcome to Jamie's Local Love
00:44 Chris Collins' Culinary Journey
02:23 Growing Up in the Restaurant Business
03:29 The Importance of Community
05:19 Finding Passion in Hospitality
09:24 The Art of Food and Wine
14:58 The Story of St. Urban
19:08 The Tomato Debate
19:53 Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks
22:32 Brussels Sprouts and Changing Tastes
24:16 Challenges in the Restaurant Industry
28:10 The Role of Restaurants in Communities
29:22 Finding Local Gems
34:37 Dining Experiences and Recommendations
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