Episode 27
Cooking in Paradise
Executive Chef, Taylor Ponte, was named the youngest winner ever of the ‘Aipono Chef of the Year award. He provides Chef Rich and Justin a glimpse into what it's like running The Mill House Restaurant in Waikapu, Hawaii.
Be sure to follow Chef Rich and Justin on Twitter at @ChefRrupp and @jupehr.
Episode Notes
2:27 – Hawaii
4:08 – Chef Taylor Ponte and Mill House
5:57 – Fun Facts about Hawaii
11:25 – COVID-19
12:16 – Chef Taylor Ponte Joins the Show
15:50 – Being a Young Leader
18:06 – Learning Thomas Keller
22:44 – Kitchen Pet Peeves
27:28 – Developing Recipes
32:18 – Locally Sourced and Sustainable
39:56 – No job too big, no job too small
42:22 – Chef Life
46:00 – Chef’s Table
50:52 – Staff Progression
59:14 – Culinary Successes and Disasters
1:03:44 – Taylor’s Inspirational Quote