In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Chef Michael Gulotta, the chef-owner behind New Orleans hotspots MoPho (https://www.mophonola.com/about/) , Maypop (https://www.maypoprestaurant.com/) , and the newly opened Italian restaurant, Tana (https://www.tanaitalian.com/) . Michael shares his journey from attending culinary school to working at Restaurant August, and eventually opening his own restaurants.
The discussion delves into the complexities of the restaurant industry, including the financial and operational challenges of running multiple establishments, the ongoing debate between sourcing local versus commodity ingredients, and the evolving culinary scene in post-pandemic New Orleans. Michael also offers candid advice for aspiring chefs and restaurateurs, discussing the balance between passion and practicality in the culinary world.
MICHAEL GULOTTA
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