Sneakin a Peak!

Most restaurants, the kitchen is a mysterious place. You wonder, how are they putting all this food out with a packed dining room and in a timely manner? Do you want to pier in and watch closely as the chef and staff puts the finishing touches on your plate. Many restaurants these days have went to open kitchen concepts, which is super cool! I worked in one when I was a culinary student I hated it though. But let me explain myself. We were expected to stand there cook and prep while customers sat at a bar/counter in front of us and we were told not to speak to them even if we were spoken to. Well first off I like to talk, & second I found that totally disrespectful to what my parents taught me, if I'm spoken to, I'm to respond. Needless to say I didn't stay there long it was very akward.

So many customers have always wanted to come in and watch for a night and see what we do in there I always thought it was weird, not that they wanted to see, I just was personally was weired out that someone wanted to sit and watch my every move. I wasn't use to being on display. Well until a few years back I decided to put in a window into the world that was always behind the scene. At first it was so strange, the staff and I were so nervous. I had a new appreciation for animals at the zoo! But like the animals, now years later I don't even think about it being there. Unless the occasional customer knocks on the window and waves, or a child, here and there is held up by their parents with there face pressed upon the glass I remember then it's presences.

I was recently out for dinner this past sunday at one of my favorite restaurants and had the best seat in the house with my son and husband at the end of the bar, but mind you the kitchen is at the opposite end of the bar. One of my culinary idols who is chef and owner of the establishment was cooking that night and like that child with it's nose pressed upon the glass I stared and watched her every move feeling inspired by every toss of the pan she made and remembering I still have so much to learn in this world and so excited to get back into my kitchen! So on your next visit to the café please don't be afraid to come give the window a knock and a wave and let me know you are out there watching and enjoying your evening! I sure did this past Sunday!