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It was electrical. The wiring going to breaker was bad.
Well I have been cooking for 40 years and have never been without a job. I am very thankful that I get to get up everyday and go do something that I love doing. I have found that with my job I am never bored. It's great being in a position where not…
Hi David- I have to agree, I have been in Vegas for 30+ years. I recall hearing Vegas is recession proof... HA! My business is slow enough that I have returned to school for a culinary arts degree at CSN. I worked in the food industry in the early 9…
David,
What was the end result in the hood problem? Electrical problem or fan belt/ mechanical failure?
Well the recession is starting to take it's toll on us here in Vegas. For the most part we have been holding up pretty good. Being on the Strip certianly helps. In the last year I have had to reduce my line cooks by four. We are down 18% over last y…
Well last night our exhaust hoods went out over the mesquite grills. Thankfully it was towards the end of dinner service. The hotel president was having dinner in one of the back dinning rooms so she did not realize that we were having any problems.…
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 10:08pm on August 22, 2009,
Chris Hay said…
- Chef Simmons, I am 35 years old and seriously thinking about a career change. I am considering going back to culinary school and would like to talk with you about the field, the good, the bad
thanks
Chris
- At 7:47pm on August 15, 2009,
Michael Gabriel said…
- Hi Chef David, thanks for adding me...no i did not... but i worked with Chef Thomas Keller when i and my peers open the Bouchon Bakery...
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- Relationship Status:
- Married
- About Me:
- I am currently the Executive Chef at Gallagher's Steakhouse in side of the New York, New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nv.
- What is your favorite recipe creation?
- Chicken chimichurri, dark meat confit w/pomegranate burre blanc and quinoa pilaf
- When did you enter the Culinary Profession?
- 1969
- Who is your favorite Musical Artist?
- Neil Young
- What is your favorite TV show?
- cops
- Last Book Read:
- Tuesdays with Morrie
- If you could have dinner with any three people who would it be and why?
- Julius Caesar to find out where his head was at and hopefully get some insight as to where our country is headed.
Bob Hope to share his passion for making others happy.
Any culinary student to give them a clear understanding of what this business is really like.
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Recession
Well the recession is starting to take it's toll on us here in Vegas. For the most part we have been holding up pretty good. Being on the Strip certianly helps. In the last year I have had to reduce my line cooks by four. We are down 18% over last year. Last year was our best year ever. It would have been very tough to keep up that pace. 15 million a year for dinner only is really cranking out some steaks. But, I'm taking advantage of this time to work on new menus, recipes, learning new techniq… Continue
Posted on July 30, 2009 at 11:11pm — 2 Comments
Smokey night
Well last night our exhaust hoods went out over the mesquite grills. Thankfully it was towards the end of dinner service. The hotel president was having dinner in one of the back dinning rooms so she did not realize that we were having any problems. That is until she got up to leave, at which time she asked what is going on? She was told that we were having a little problem with our exhaust hoods. She just covered her mouth and walked out. Security came at us from every direction. There was so m… Continue
Posted on March 25, 2009 at 2:42pm — 2 Comments
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