For all the ink that's given over to glorifying celebrity chefs and lauding their culinary triumphs, it's nice to see some ink being given to the people who get that food out night after night after night, on tired feet and with little sleep. What struck me about Miguel, the story's protagonist, is his unrelenting desire to go farther, do more, push harder. Something to think about the next time I'm sitting at dinner, marveling at the bright green fava beans and softly braised pork shoulder, enjoying a glass of wine with Mr. Food Musings. There's a back story, after all, and one worth knowing.
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This was very interesting! I commend this young man for his work ethic, & you're right--we should realize that many people work HARD to provide wonderful meals & pleasurable atmospheres for others who never really think about how the meal gets to table!
Posted by: Mom | May 30, 2005 at 04:11 AM