We look back at the most popular articles from 2020.
During a year unlike any other, Club + Resort Chef continued working hard to bring club chefs, food and beverage directors and others on the culinary teams of clubs and resorts the features, news, blogs, handbooks and content they needed to do their jobs better. Without conferences to attend for opportunities to learn about the latest trends, products and solutions specific to this niche segment of foodservice, Club + Resort editors knew it was more important than ever to keep readers up-to-date through timely articles, podcasts, blogs, newsletters, issues and more.
We’re proud to count down the 10 most-read stories on clubandresortchef.com after a most unusual year. Don’t forget to subscribe to our free weekly enewsletter to stay informed on the latests happening in club and resort culinary programs.
10. Why Empathy and Resilience Are Critical Right Now
Edward Leonard, CMC, Director of Culinary Operations and Executive Chef at The Polo Club of Boca Raton (Fla.), believes the road ahead will be turbulent, but that chefs are resilient and will innovate in the face of uncertainty.
9. Nourishing Your Membership During a Pandemic
Stephen McCary, Executive Chef of Vestavia CC, shares how he and his team continue to care for members with small details that have a big impact.
8. 13 Plant-Based Milk Substitutes for Drinking, Baking or Cooking
There are lots of options when it comes to milk substitutes. Here are 13 plant-based milks you might consider.
7. What Is the Kitchen Brigade System?
6. What Does It Mean to Be a “Scratch” Kitchen?
Running a “scratch kitchen” takes a lot of work, planning, and preparation.
5. When The Going Gets Tough, Sawgrass CC Gets Creative
By being agile and adaptable with how it continues to serve its members, Sawgrass CC is finding success despite challenges.
4. Time to Consider How SOPs Will Change In the Wake of COVID-19
Ansley Golf Club’s Executive Chef Kevin Walker, CMC, poses sanitation questions for “The New Normal.”
3. This Will Be the Rebirth Of Our Industry
Michael Matarazzo, CEC, Executive Chef of Farmington CC, offers a behind-the-scenes look at FCC’s coronavirus response. He also shares insights into how the industry will become stronger as a result of current challenges.
2. Myers Park CC Releases Post-COVID-19 Playbook
Scott Craig, CEC, CCA, WCMC, Director of Culinary Operations, and the club’s F&B team outline a path forward for the post-quarantine, pre-vaccine era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
1. Ansley GC’s Kevin Walker, CMC, Waits On COVID-19 Test Results
Kevin Walker, CMC, Executive Chef of Ansley GC, was exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. This is his story of waiting for his results.