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Taegan MacLean's avatar

“Bear in mind that Noma, maybe the biggest, most famous fine-dining restaurant of them all, only figured out a way of paying their stagiaires at the end of last year.

A few months later they announced they’ll be closing as a restaurant in 2024.”

High-end restaurant culture is so fascinating. The combination of ruthless dedication and passion, and the absurdity of thrift and costs and personalities, is pure story-fuel.

You harness it very well! Great piece Wil.

Have you ever watched The Bear? It’s a recent TV show

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Wil Reidie's avatar

Thanks! And yes, I've seen it. I think it does the best job of reflecting kitchen life of any such film/show I've seen. They clearly did their research.

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Will Cooper's avatar

Nicely put.

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Wil Reidie's avatar

Thanks Will.

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Wil Reidie's avatar

Really good point! There is so much value to the experience. Unfortunately, the economic model of these restaurants is reliant on this free labour. And I don't see that as a very accessible practice.

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