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People Who Give a Damn
People Who Give a Damn
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In the Hot Seat with Chef Alejandro Buzzalino
Executive Chef Alejandro Buzzalino brings plenty of energy to the kitchen at Salt & Brick in Calgary.
Grounded in classical cuisine but shaped by years in restaurants and travels around the world, Alejandro has a style that's very much his own. He's part of a new generation of culinary leaders making their mark on Calgary's and Canada's food scene.
So naturally, we put him in the People Who Give a Damn Hot Seat.
Pull Up a Chair
We hit Alejandro with a round of quick-fire questions about kitchen life, food, chef gear and a few things he had big opinions on.
✔Barely There Is a Good Thing
What makes a good apron?
For Alejandro, it's pretty simple:
Comfort. You should barely feel it on you.
Hard to argue with that. And we couldn't agree more. When you're wearing an apron through an entire service, it should do its job without constantly reminding you that you're wearing it.
Interestingly, Alejandro is also firmly on Team No Pockets. We'll agree to disagree on that one. 😉
✔Sparkling. All Day.
There's apparently no debate here. Sparkling water isn't just a preference, still water is out of the question. His other go-to? A What the Huck beer.
And coffee over tea because... "It's better."
Fair enough.
✔Rapid Fire Recap
Post-shift meal: Burger
Coffee or tea: Coffee
Chicken or steak: Steak
Sparkling or still: Sparkling. All day.
Favourite herb: Thyme
Pocket or no pocket: No pockets
Go-to drink: Sparkling water or beer
Currently in the fridge: Mustard, Japanese sesame aioli and bbq leftovers.
Chefs. Bartenders. Bakers. FOH. BOH. Owners. Suppliers.
People Who Give a Damn is our chance to sit down with the people behind the hospitality industry and hear what they have to say — about the work, the gear and everything in between.
More Hot Seats coming soon.