The Evolution of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants: An Interview with Chef Matthew McMillin

#barbecue #podcast #interview Welcome to an insightful episode of The Duce Raymond podcast where Duce interviews Matthew McMillin, the Chief Culinary Officer at  @CHWinery . Matthew's culinary journey began at the tender age of four, and he has since become a renowned chef, educator, and cookbook author. Join us as we delve into his rich career, filled with experiences from prestigious kitchens to innovative culinary leadership. 1:04 - Introduction1:37 - Career Breakdown7:47 - The Internship9:13 - Pastry Challenge10:20 - Kitchen Vibes12:09 - Transition Period15:35 - Joining Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises17:13 - Early Career Lessons18:22 - Culinary School Memories22:58 - Transition to Big Bowl23:52 - Rise of Big Bowl25:50 - Corporate & Personal Challenges27:34 - Work-Life Balance32:09 - Dietary Habits & Workouts37:26 - Gym Motivation39:50 - Accountability & Setbacks43:04 - Role at Cooper's Hawk45:43 - Event Venues46:22 - Special Menus & Dinners48:13 - Tasting & Menu Development48:30 - Balancing Tasting with Diet51:03 - Recipe Development52:42 - Culinary Innovation53:42 - Research & Development55:09 - Sourcing Ingredients58:17 - Finding Inspiration1:01:04 - Future Plans1:03:45 - Advice for Aspiring Chefs1:07:31: Lighting Round 1:14:00: Closing Remarks Follow Cooper’s Hawk on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coopershawk Twitter: https://x.com/CHWinery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chwinery YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CHWinery/videos Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coopershawk Website: https://chwinery.com/ Follow Matt McMillin on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.mcmillin.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcmillinmatthew/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mcmillinmatthew?xmt=AQGzsi33W_5tQvjgKPO6Ps4SnStHIxIKSGzmT1gF6pA2lRw Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetbabyrayscatering/   Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sweetbabyrayscatering   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetbabyrayscatering   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweet-baby-ray's-catering/?viewAsMember=true    Website: https://www.sweetbabyraysbbq.com/