@JoelECarlson – Hello everyone and please welcome @DavidVlach for today’s Food-Friday Twitterview. Set your timer for 1hr and lets begin.
@DavidVlach – Hi! Thanks for having Me
Q – #1 So @DavidVlach, for a little background, where did you grow up and what lead you to get into the food/catering business?
A: I grew up in the suburbs of the Twin Cities, My family has always been very into food, gardening and cooking..
My mom was a professional Cake decorator, Her bakeshop was in our basement. I was surrounded by creative cooking all the time
I worked in restaurants in town before going to the CIA in NY
Q – #2 @DavidVlach So when did you start the business that you’re in, and what kind of menu or style of food do you specialize in?
A: My background is in high end restaurants. I starting my catering biz this year.
I started my catering biz this year. My goal is open a restaurant. This is just the beginning
For specialties I enjoy cooking tasting menus paired with wine.
Q – #3 Do you have a certain kind of clientele that you are focusing on? What size events/parties have you done?
A: I’ve done events for a variety of clients. I try to focus on people that want creative refined food
I’ve done dinners, small plates, buffets for groups from 8 – 400. I prefer cooking at smaller events, less stress
Q – #4 Can you give an example or 2 of a popular appetizer, main dish and dessert that you offer?
A: Sure. Here’s the menu for the next event I’m cooking for: Butternut Squash w/Truffled Agnolotti, Arctic Char..
w/ melted Leeks and Beet Reduction, Venision with Chestnut Strudel, Maple Caramel Apple Tart w/Creme Fraiche
Q – #5 Lets get a little personal, what is your favorite: Restaurant, store for food, store for utensils and gadget?
A: Fav restaurant: @Saffron, Store for food: my garden, farmer’s markets and co-ops
Fav Store: Cooks of Crocus Hill, Fav Gadget: 2″ serrated Victorinox paring knife, I use it for everything.
Q – #6 Spoken like a person that KNOWS how to cook! :) So about this CIA comment in NY. What did you do?
A: it’s not the spy CIA, I graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY
at the CIA I learned the basics, It gave me a good foundation to build on. I’m still learning everyday
Q – #7 LOL!! That would make for an interesting show. “Spies that Cook!” So to end, what life mantra do you want to share?
A: Mantra: “Today is the only day that matters, make it a masterpiece” It’s from UCLA Coach Wooden. It keeps me focused.
Thanks! I had a great time.
@JoelECarlson – Thanks @DavidVlach for your time and sharing some of your life online today. Have a great weekend!