Andrea’s Journal

ANDREA’S JOURNAL: In Full Bloom

March 17, 2011

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Times are changing, and kitchen dynamic allover the country is evolving. Racial and gender barriers are crumbling every day. Equality in the kitchen is no longer a goal; it’s a reality. [click to continue…]

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ANDREA’S JOURNAL: Changing Seasons, Changing Menus

March 3, 2011

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ANDREA’S JOURNAL By Andrea Bergquist

Spring is rapidly approaching and it’s time for us to begin thinking about how Red Rooster’s menu will evolve to mirror the changing seasons.

We’ve been testing out our latest dishes by making them [click to continue…]

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ANDREA’S JOURNAL: The Story Food Tells

February 24, 2011

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By Andrea Bergquist

The story-telling behind food has been one of the most motivating factors for how we structured the menu at Red Rooster. [click to continue…]

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ANDREA’S JOURNAL: How we work at Red Rooster

February 16, 2011

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It’s hard to find a culinary team like the one we have here at Red Rooster, and I can’t even begin to express my appreciation for them. [click to continue…]

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ANDREA’S JOURNAL: Accidental Cooking

February 8, 2011

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RED ROOSTER MARINADE

Often times, the dishes that are a homerun with our guests are not the ones that are over-thought and super planned out, but rather those that come naturally to us or even by accident. [click to continue…]

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ANDREA’S JOURNAL: A Little Something for Everyone

February 1, 2011

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The gentleman I mentioned in last week’s entry, the vegan who came to the pass and stated there was nothing on the menu he could eat, he speaks for an ever-growing segment of the population.

It inspired the Warm Roasted Barley entrée currently on our menu and I’ve made a promise to [click to continue…]

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ANDREA’S JOURNAL: Good Help in New York City

January 18, 2011

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Hiring good, hard-working cooks has been a struggle for Red Rooster. Don’t get me wrong – we definitely have a solid, committed, passionate team of people currently in place, but with lunch and brunch now going strong, we’re practically open around the clock and need more hands in the kitchen. [click to continue…]

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ANDREA’S JOURNAL: Lead Hen in a Rooster’s Coop

January 12, 2011

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Some people like to climb the Himalayas or go white water rafting for thrills. I get my kicks by cooking for people. I absolutely love it.

And no, it’s not because of some maternal instinct in me, urging me to care for and nourish others. [click to continue…]

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Executive Chef Andrea Luz Bergquist’s Journal

January 4, 2011

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Now that long-anticipated Red Rooster Harlem is open, you might be curious to know about what it’s like behind-the-scenes.  Our incredibly talented executive Chef, Andrea Luz Bergquist, will be sharing her journal about life in the restaurant every Tuesday.

Andrea’s Journal

I’m Andrea Luz Bergquist, executive chef at Red Rooster.  I work with Marcus to develop the menu as well as manage and guide our staff.

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