To my loving wife

December 7th, 2010

187th Street Jamaica
I'm on the F train
Forest Hills station
On my way
Downtown 6 line
Union Square
I am here
I didn't ever think
I would
Make it in New York

I know I am sure
Of making the right
Choices today
Do I look the part?
Next stop ABC Kitchen

And all I can do
Is think of you
And how you
Got me ready
For this day

I am so lucky to be where I am
I have no fear
Grin from
Ear to ear
Who is this guy anyway?
All dressed in black
Standing tall
Ready for attack

Informed but gently
Stirred
I wait patiently
At the door
30 E 19th
Park & Broadway
Manhattan here I come

You think I have
What it takes?
Just watch me now
I'll show them
What this kid
Is made of

And all I can say
Is I love you so much
I'm holding on
For both of us
Holding on to
Something so real
I can't describe
Just how I feel

You are the Rock
And I will Roll
Today has given
Me this chance
And I want to
Thank you
From the bottom
Of my heart

Working my ass off

Oh my GOD, if i had a moment or two I would go further into detail at this time.  I am on my way to the subway to get to work. I am having the most amazing time and miss many things from back home.  Most of all I miss my family and my wonderfully beautiful and fantastic wife.  I will go into detail i promise i have taken in so much information i can hardly sleep because my dreams are keeping me awake constantly. It is very crazy here, the pace is unrelenting, the cooks feel like rock stars and the crew works very hard under cramped stations. the heat is insane, the running, the constant tasting and adjusting of flavors and textures is a reminder of what it takes to stay on top.

More soon i promise

SB

Blogging my way to NYC

What does a chef do when he/she needs to get inspired? Go to NYC of course!! So that is where you will find me over the next couple of weeks. Learning from the best at ABC Kitchen.

My dear friend and gracious host James will be showing me around town, feeding me and making sure I don't get lost on my way to work. 

Those of you who know me will know that I write a lot but this is my first public offering. Enjoy.


Fresh skills, fresh perspective, fresh chances.