Executive Chef Christopher Arellanes has spent most of his life cooking for a variety of audiences. From his grandmother’s kitchen to some of the top restaurants in the world which include: Thomas Keller’s, Per Se; Daniel Humm’s, Eleven Madison Park; The Nomad as well as Michelin starred vegetarian restaurant, NIX.
Chef Chris has spent his career moving up in the ranks and working in many different areas of the hospitality industry. However, he also spent his career moving up the drinking ranks. After being removed from great jobs, high profile positions, and Russia due to incidents involving alcohol, something finally clicked for Chef Chris. Hear a little bit about his incredibly unique journey in this wonderful episode.