Comments on: The Vancouver Caterer Restaurant Review: Red Card Sports Bar & Eatery

By: donnie

donnie — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:16:52 +0000

I feel that writing, reading and other activities are now a part of a chef’s job. After all, the term chef comes from the french word for leader.

The role of a chef is all encompassing, especially in a small operation like mine. I do the prep, shopping, marketing, cooking, learning, menu planning, food costing, blogging, tweeting etc.

By: donnie

donnie — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:14:53 +0000

I am honoured that one of the cooks from Red Card read the review and took the time to comment.

While some wouldn’t post a negative comment, my review was MY OPINIONS, and Tony’s comments are HIS OPINIONS. Food is a very subjective and personal thing. You can tell Tony has spent time in Italy, as he gets fired up when you suggest a different approach to a dish. This is a very Italian thing, as most regions and Italians feel their way is the best and only way… it’s a culture thing.

The comment about getting a dishwasher job is a little harsh, but he’s again entitled to his opinion and is obviously passionate about his food.

One note on his “Americanate” comment, browned butter is actually a french technique (beurre noisette).

By: tony

tony — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:37:29 +0000

Dear friend first of all you claim to be a chef .I dont think so.You do have to much time to write a review for a chef.
Second you do not know anything about Italian food.Why?Because sir,there is no brown butter in italian kitchens It is a killer of the taste.Instead regular butter and sage is used to introduce you with ravioli and the ricotta.brown butter is an AMERICANATE how its called in Italy.or in english something that only north americans well do, no offense.
Try to get a job in Italy if you can as a dishwasher then come to talk to me here.
I have 23 years of experience as italian chef 13 worked in Italy
Thank you for the compliment about the ravioli i am the guy who does it