8 QUESTIONS FOR DAVID CARRIER & ANDREW BROCHU OF KITH & KIN

David Carrier & Andrew Brochu have brought an otherwise quiet area of Chicago’s Lincoln Park an amazing mix of fine dining and traditional comfort. Culinary backgrounds from The French Laundry, Trio and Alinea have instilled an impeccable artisan technique in their cooking styles that shine in their rustic, down home approach to their daily changing menus.

Q - What are some of your favorite seasonal ingredients to work with this time of year?

                                Carrier  – “Fava Beans, Morels & Ramps. I love keeping it seasonal.”

                                Brochu – “Game meats, dried peppers and of course, lamb!”

Q - What is your favorite kitchen gadget / tool in the arsenal right now?

                                Carrier – “My Grouper Cheeker!”

                                Brochu – “My tasting spoon. It’s an extension of my arm.”

Q – What brand of Chef Knife are you using now?

                                Carrier – “I’ve always been a fan of Japanese knives. I love my new Ginzu!”

                                Brochu – “Kikuichi”

Q – Which Chef would you say has most influenced your style?

                                Carrier – “Boyardee”

                                Brochu – “Jeff Pikus” (Alinea / Perennial)

Q – Who do you think people should be watching as far as the next “rising star” Chef?

                                Carrier – “Emeril Lagasse is hot!”

                                Brochu – “Mothafucka you lookin at him!” 

Q – Who do you respect most as a food writer?

                                Carrier – “Ashby Stiff” (Tallahassee Democrat Newspaper)

                                Brochu – “I love Ruth Reichl.” (Gourmet)

Q – What music do you like to cook to now?

                                Carrier – “Broadway show tunes”

                                Brochu – “Cheesy 80’s shit….Depeche Mode”

Q – What is your favorite station you like to be planted at 8:30 on a Friday night?

                                Carrier – “The sandwich shop at the Armitage Brown Line.”
                                Brochu – “Whatever’s getting hit the heaviest.”

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