Episode 65
The Importance of Authenticity
Identifying new foodservice trends can be tricky. Deciding which trends to jump on while staying true to your foodservice vision can be even harder. Chef Chris Follari, director of food excellence east region at Guckenheimer, joins the show to explain how he guides operations that are trying to walk that line.
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Episode Notes
0:46 – This is a lot of fun
2:28 – Trends are tricky
9:17 – Chef Chris Follari joins the show
9:50 – Chef Chris’ culinary journey
15:38 – A passion for foodservice
24:41 – Staying connected to the industry
25:50 – Evaluating trends and the importance of authenticity
28:25 – Selecting the right equipment
30:19 – Being aware of skillsets
31:25 – Acceptance across geographical areas
32:59 – Shifts in packaging expectations
41:50 – Knowing how long to stick with a trend
44:52 – Potential labor savings
47:21 – Meeting standards
54:02 – Chef Chris’ inspirational quote
55:50 – Nate’s Notes
57:44 – Outro
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