About this episode

This episode features an inspiring conversation with Executive Chef Pablo Valencia about his experiences and insights in running a world-class kitchen at Bourbon Steak.

Scenes From the Table, Bourbon Steak and the Executive Chef Who Lands Every Service Episode Summary This week is something different. Florida Living Life does a podcast swap with Stay On Course Ingredients for Success as Julie sits down with Pablo Valencia, Executive Chef at the brand new Bourbon Steak on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Part tasting, part life lesson, part skydiving story. This is one of the most inspiring conversations in the life of this podcast. Pablo Valencia is sharp, warm, and full of wisdom. If you love food and love hearing what it really takes to run a world class kitchen, this episode is for you. 🍽 Featured Restaurant Bourbon Steak – Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach Part of the Michael Mina restaurant group and open just three months at the time of this recording. Already earning its place as one of the most exciting new restaurants in South Florida. Must order items straight from the chef himself: Japanese Wagyu — exceptional marbling, extraordinary flavor, melts in your mouth Lobster Pot Pie — the signature dish, served tableside. Created by Chef Michael Mina after opening a friend's fridge and finding lobster instead of chicken. Finished with a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jamie, Julie

Guest: Pablo Valencia

Topics covered

• food
• cooking
• restaurant
• interview
• life lessons
• chef
• inspiration

Keywords

• Bourbon Steak
• Pablo Valencia
• Delray Beach
• cooking
• life lessons
• Japanese Wagyu
• Lobster Pot Pie
• chef
• restaurant

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bourbon Steak, Michael Mina

Places: Delray Beach, Colombia

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