Food Chain - Issue 194 - June 2023 | Page 137

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Sea Foods new menu . Trends – such as different vinegars or flavor profiles or , say , a certain influence like Greek or Moroccan – will play a big part .”
It sounds like fun , but it is hard work . Matt admits that for every ten samples he and his director produce , at least eight of them won ’ t make the cut .
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So , despite his strategic role , Matt still indulges in his true love : cooking . “ I ’ ve had people come up to me and say : ‘ You know , it ’ s really strange that a chef is the president of a company ,’ and I always feel inclined to point out that , when you boil it down , there ’ s no one better ,” he asserts .
“ What do restaurants serve ? Food ! So , for me , it makes sense that a chef – someone who knows foodchainmagazine . com 137