#135: The Tequila Diet and Top Chef Stories with Dave Martin
After a trip to Italy with a lot of wine drinking and pasta eating, Chef Dave Martin wanted to shed a few pounds. As it turns out, ditching wine and replacing it with tequila had impressive results. And so, The Tequila Diet was born.
We're talking all about the new book, Dave's worst gigs as a chef, and what brands should do when hiring outside consultants.
Dave was also a contestant on the first season of Top Chef, so you better believe we're chatting about that, too.
Highlights of our conversation include
How Dave discovered and created the Tequila Diet and a top city to visit in Mexico. (4:33)
What readers can expect from The Tequila Diet and one of the recipes in the book that tequila really enhances. (7:22)
One of the constant mistakes brands and restaurants make when bringing in a consultant. (9:40)
A trend in the restaurant industry we should expect to see more of in the future and why technology is so important for business owners. (12:21)
The worst gig Dave has ever worked. (17:05)
Why Dave decided to go “fast food sober” and the last fast food meal he ate. (19:32)
The origin story for Dave’s appearance on Top Chef and why Craiglist is a surprisingly good spot for getting gigs. (23:56)
A behind-the-scenes look at some of the things we didn’t see on Season 1 of Top Chef. (26:14)
Some garbage reality TV shows you should check out and whether these TV shows have glamorized cooking too much. (29:05)
Dave’s top three foods or dishes. (33:33)
Where to find Dave Martin
Learn more about Dave and his work at chefdavemartin.com.
Pick up a copy of the book at mytequiladiet.com.
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