by Stephen Hickmore | Feb 23, 2026 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
While it is a stereotype that chefs have bad tempers, it is not universally true. However, the nature of the culinary industry can be intense and fast-paced, leading some chefs to develop a reputation for having a fiery demeanor. There are several potential reasons...
by Stephen Hickmore | Feb 10, 2026 | Featured, Focus, News, Podcasts
The Smell of the Storeroom: Why Every Hotel Dry Goods Store Smells Exactly the Same There is a smell that lives quietly behind the swing doors of every hotel kitchen on earth. You don’t find it in the lobby. Guests never mention it on TripAdvisor. But any chef,...
by Stephen Hickmore | Nov 13, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News, Podcasts
“It’s not the Critic that counts; not the person who points out how the strong person stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the person in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood…” The famous ‘Man in...
by External Contributor | Oct 8, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
The Evolution of Kitchen Leadership The image of the old-school chef is iconic: authoritative, demanding, and sometimes intimidating. For decades, kitchens around the world ran on a strict hierarchy, where respect was earned through discipline and survival of the...
by Stephen Hickmore | Jan 20, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog
9 Culinary Trends for 2025 As the culinary world continues to evolve, 2025 promises to be an exciting year for food enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. From sustainable practices to cutting-edge innovations, here are nine trends shaping the way we eat and...
