People, make the differance

I was in the restaurant last night and at the end of service I made my way through the dining room to say hi to some regulars and make sure the customers I didn't know were happy! the last table I came to was a couple and they had two Margherita Pizzas and they said that was the way they had it in Italy!

I cant really tell you how many conversations I have started with people only to find out how much we had in common, traveling, food, stories about places that have changed their lives and given memories that they will never forget. This was no different------wait this was totally different because after talking to these customers and sharing a bunch of stories about travel and Italy, the restaurant and how just letting go and being open to new adventure can give you so much joy, I thanked them for "making my day" and they really did, its people that make everything we do much more fun, cooking, traveling or just maybe walking up to a few guys at a bar and buying a round of Patron!

The people that you meet everyday give you a gift, its up to you to find it!

Thanks for making my day "Sebastopol friends" I really appreciated meeting you last night and will see you again real soon.

Chef Glenn

Have a great day today, meet some new, say hi to someone----it might just change your life!

back to food now

Sum Sum Summer time!

I love Summer time, the kids swimming in the pool, the garden is in full grow mode (I have tomatoes ripening right now!) and the fresh local growers are peddling their produce at the Wednesday night markets I really love summertime. The latest Pizza Today Magazine offers up some very nice recipes using fresh vege combinations and not just the old same chopped stuff you find everywhere these recipes are full of thick button mushies, zuchini, broccoli fresh Basil and peppers!, one on my favorites is the grilled vege pizza with Chipotle Sauce.

Using fresh in season local ingredients is one of the most important things a Chef can do to keep customers coming back for more, when you think about it supporting our local farmers and producers is just as important as our customers supporting us.

From a marketing standpoint, supporting the locals is big, use it in all your marketing let everyone know what you do to create your awesome recipes and that in turn increase your profits and most importantly your customer loyalty!

I will chat more later,

Cheers,

Chef Glenn