Entries Tagged 'Kitchen' ↓

Video: So you want to be a hotelier? Funny Movie about the Hotel Industry

We often read about the stars and celebrities who live in Beverly Hills just under that “Hollywood” sign. Without actually admitting it there are many of you reading this who believes they live “the Perfect Life” filled with all the glamour, glitz, bright lights and happy endings! So too do many consider the hospitality industry as the most glamorous and fashionable industry to work in! A true statement to make I feel for many reasons but hand in hand with those bright lights of a hospitality career goes one key ingredient for success… Hard Work!


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Exclusive interview with Brad Nelson, Culinary VP and Corporate Chef for Marriott Hotels and Resorts

YoungHotelier.com interviews Brad Nelson, Corporate Chef for Marriott Hotels

We recently had the pleasure and honor of catching up (over the wires for now…as we wait for his travels to bring him to Dubai) with Brad Nelson, Marriott’s Culinary VP and Corporate Chef. Brad has just joined the hospitality blogging community in Bill Marriott’s footsteps with a food blog titled “Marriott in the Kitchen”. Besides Brad’s Q&A on the blog, we also wanted to find out more about the dynamic individual behind the title…and we were not dissappointed! Here is the exclusive

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Video - Cooking with Liquid Nitrogen in the Real World - Tang Restaurant Dubai

Do you like operating in the DANGER ZONE?! What about the Liquid Nitrogen danger zone, which is boiling point at -220 degrees! The artic seems like the Sahara next to this bad boy!! Challenging the traditional ideas and styles of cooking and eating, step inside the kitchen with Younghotelier.com as we see the instruments and experimental techniques of the laboratory used in the kitchen!! I bet your school days of studying chemistry, biology and physics shall seem all the more worth while as you see the same techniques applied on food! PLEASE check that you have a good insurance policy before trying this in the comfort of your own home!


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How to make Molecular Cocktails - Liquid Nitrogen, Candy Floss and a whole lot of creativity!

Cocktails, Mocktails and Candy Floss Cocktails?! Have you ever eaten your Jack Daniels & Coke! Well you can! Younghotelier.com approaches a random passer by in Tang Restaurant Dubai to try out one of their signature molecular cocktail, the Molecular Pisco which uses Tequila, Candy Floss and liquid Nitrogen! Tang is the only restaurant in the Middle East to employ molecular gastronomy not just in the kitchen but also behind the bar! Watch as we learn how the instruments and experimental techniques of the laboratory are used in your everyday drinks and infuse awe and excitement for those bold enough to try!

Video: How to make a molecular Pisco cocktail with Tequila, Candy Floss and Liquid Nitrogen!


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Molecular Gastronomy at Tang Restaurant - Video Interview with Chef Stuart Sage

We take a look behind the scenes at the world of Molecular Gastronomy at Tang Restaurant Dubai, the only one of it’s kind in the Middle East that employs these techniques and philosophy. A two part interview with Chef de Cuisine Stuart Sage, who talks about his career, molecular gastronomy, trend-setter chefs, offers advice to young people looking to make their mark in the kitchen and also lets us look at some of the fascinating creations behind the scenes! Included is a look at some main courses, assembly of a dessert and even mock Champagne!


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Video Interview with Dubai Hotel Chef de Cuisine Willibald Reinbacher

YoungHotelier.com interviews the creative and energetic Chef de Cuisine of one of the top “Fish” restaurants in Dubai…Willibald Reinbacher, also popularly known just as ‘Willi’.

Willi decided at the age of 15 that he was always interested in food, cooking it, seeing how it evolved but admits there was a great influence and inspiration from his mother. She had her own cherished herb garden that brings back many happy childhood memories!  Well done Mum and Grandpa who also came from a farming background nurturing their own animals whilst also nurturing Willi’s culinary passion!
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Video Interview with Marguerite Howley, Hotel Owner and Chef

A Young Hotelier Interview with Marguerite Howley, Hotel Owner and Chef at the Castlemurray House Hotel, St.Johns Point, Co.Donegal, Ireland. Marguerite shares her experience in the kitchen and the rewards of owning her own business. A 3 part interview - watch the first video above - the 2nd and 3rd continue below.

Video 1: Little did this Young Irish Lassie realize that her first summer job at the foot hills of the Slieve League Mountains in Castle Murray House Hotel would later be her calling and life choice! This hidden gem of relaxation is overlooking Mc Swynes Bay and is assured to rejuvenate your soul and invigorate your palette! The two renowned signature dishes “Prawn & Monkfish in Garlic” and warm chocolate cake ……hold a history as old as Mc Swynes Castle and have been key stones in their success! Marguerite’s assures us that if they were to be removed from these from the menu then she would immediately file for bankruptcy!
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