How Chef Dave Beran Prepped Hollywood Stars for FX’s The Bear
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In today's episode, we chat with Dave Beran, chef and owner of Pasjoli, a James Beard Award Finalist for Best New Restaurant, celebrated for its classic French cuisine and fresh California produce.
Chef Dave’s culinary rise began in Chicago, where he worked at MK, Tru, and Alinea, eventually becoming Chef de Cuisine. He later opened Next, earning 14 four-star Chicago Tribune ratings and a James Beard Award. In 2017, Dave moved to Los Angeles, opening Dialogue, which earned a Michelin star and was named one of America’s Best New Restaurants by GQ. By 2019, he launched Pasjoli, cementing his status as a leading culinary innovator.
Join us as we explore Chef Dave's experiences in launching world-class restaurants, how he develops cutting-edge menu items, and his involvement with the hit TV show, FX’s The Bear.
Chapters
1. How Chef Dave Beran Prepped Hollywood Stars for FX’s The Bear (00:00:00)
2. Half-Asleep Marathons (00:02:17)
3. Training Actors in the Kitchen (00:04:25)
4. An Authentic Kitchen (00:08:22)
5. Foundation and Technique (00:13:24)
6. A Crash Course in French Cooking (00:16:59)
7. The Reality of Opening a Restaurant (00:22:18)
8. A Balance of Innovation and Practicality (00:25:38)
9. Change Brings Creativity (00:29:25)
10. A Variety of Experiences (00:32:36)
11. The Heart of Seline (00:35:27)
12. Storytelling with Food (00:39:04)
13. Chef Dave Beran's Ultimate Dish (00:42:24)
14. Understanding Beverages - and the Best Bands (00:44:33)
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