EPISODE · Jun 23, 2020 · 1H 1M
Kitchen Conversations Sid & Chand Sahrawat
from Cuisine Bites · host Kelli Brett
The third in our series of very personal kitchen conversations, this episode celebrates Chand & Sid Sahrawat. They are the couple behind 3 highly respected and loved Auckland restaurants, Cassia, Sid at The French Cafe & the Cuisine Good Food Awards Restaurant Of The Year 2019, SIDART. Listen as we share two very different conversations. The first before Covid-19 and the second post lockdown as the Sahrawat's were coming to terms with what the aftermath of a global pandemic might mean for their business. We start at the beginning, where the paths of these two diverse and extremely talented individuals crossed unexpectedly in Auckland. They went on to produce a partnership where a commitment to perfection is paramount... However in the end, this episode of Cuisine Bites became, by default, a conversation that all of our restaurateurs, chefs, front of house teams, cafe owners, baristas, sommeliers, in fact, any person working in the hospitality industry will understand only too well. As much as I know that they will love it, it’s not the industry that needs to hear it. It’s all of us who have taken eating out for granted in the past that need to hear this conversation, and hopefully, start to realise what it takes to sustain the dining experiences that we can be proud to support in our new normal. In food news listen to William Drew Director of Content for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants explain the 50 Best For Recovery program. Have a listen and continue to eat and drink well…
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The third in our series of very personal kitchen conversations, this episode celebrates Chand & Sid Sahrawat. They are the couple behind 3 highly respected and loved Auckland restaurants, Cassia, Sid at The French Cafe & the Cuisine Good Food Awards Restaurant Of The Year 2019, SIDART. Listen as we share two very different conversations. The first before Covid-19 and the second post lockdown as the Sahrawat's were coming to terms with what the aftermath of a global pandemic might mean for their business. We start at the beginning, where the paths of these two diverse and extremely talented individuals crossed unexpectedly in Auckland. They went on to produce a partnership where a commitment to perfection is paramount... However in the end, this episode of Cuisine Bites became, by default, a conversation that all of our restaurateurs, chefs, front of house teams, cafe owners, baristas, sommeliers, in fact, any person working in the hospitality industry will understand only too well. As much as I know that they will love it, it’s not the industry that needs to hear it. It’s all of us who have taken eating out for granted in the past that need to hear this conversation, and hopefully, start to realise what it takes to sustain the dining experiences that we can be proud to support in our new normal. In food news listen to William Drew Director of Content for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants explain the 50 Best For Recovery program. Have a listen and continue to eat and drink well…
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