Quickfire With Raegan Steinberg
Get to know the owner of the hot brunch spot, Arthurs in Montreal!
1. What was your first job in the culinary industry?
Hostess.
2. What is your flavour philosophy?
Simple quality, ingredients. Less is more.
3. One ingredient you can’t live without?
Salt.
4. A cooking utensil that’s always in your kitchen?
A garlic press.
5. Go-to cooking technique and why?
Cooking anything in a cast iron.
6. Best memory as a chef thus far?
Building my business with my husband.
7. Worst memory as a chef thus far?
Building my business with my husband.
8. Go-to place for sourcing ingredients?
Most ingredients need to come from a specific place. There is no one stop shop when it comes to sourcing ingredients for our restaurant.
9. Where do you go to eat on your day off?
Usually we stay home and cook.
10. A restaurant you always wanted to work at?
Chez Panisse or French Laundry.
11. Your chef hero?
Don’t have one. However, I'm super impressed by women in the industry who have found success and balance with family life.
12. What’s next for you as a chef?
New projects; however, it’s a secret though. So we will share shortly.