One 3-inch-long rosemary sprig.
Mister Jiu’s combines the local, seasonal and organic bounty of the Bay Area together with classic Chinese techniques and flavors.The restaurant celebrates its place in the historic neighborhood working to evolve and define Chinese American cuisine in the Bay Area.
Brandon's honors at Mister Jiu’s include one Michelin star, Bon Appetit #3 Restaurant on Hot 10 2017, SF Magazine Chef of the Year and a James Beard nomination for Best Chef West 2018.. As a chef, I pride myself on preparing my team for any circumstance that may come up in the course of a dinner service.I wouldn’t say I am a natural at organization; I'm more of a creative who has had to learn for myself how to best communicate across many departments with many employees that involve many systems.Like most things in my life, it has taken me screwing things up a couple times to make sure it never happens that way again..
I have rows of clipboards that form a trail of decision-making for every detail of each station.In lengthy conversations, we go over the nightly service flow.
Every inch of the kitchen has a system and a manager to oversee its operation.
I have multiple apps I check into daily that update me on the inner workings of the restaurant, as well as project management systems to monitor progress of group planning..A toasted, buttery bun gives the burger an extra crunch and keeps it from getting soggy or mushy.
In the search for burger perfection, the bun might seem secondary—and of course, fresh, local beef and crisp vegetables are necessary ingredients for any delicious burger.But skipping this crucial last step can completely derail the texture of your burger..
Even if Guy Fieri isn’t always your go-to source for cooking advice, he’s been sharpening his burger critiquing skills since 2007 (when the first season of the show premiered).If you were ever going to listen to him, now is the time.