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TedHopson

TedHopson

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Hey all!
I'm new to the forums, but wanted to say hi. I was a chef for 23 years, Michelin starred and seafood focused. Left the industry and want to get rid of some of my collection of rare knives because I don't use them anymore. Once my 30 days has passed, expect some unique stuff from me posted for sale!
 
Welcome!

Long shot, but do you have a relative named Craig in the industry?
 
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HOSHANHO 16-Piece Knife Set, Japanese AUS-10 Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Set, Ultra Sharp Chef Knife Block Set with Sharpener
$428.99
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zongchuan 5 PCS Damascus Chef Knife Set, Ultra-Smooth Cutting Experience and Professional Grade Sharp, Kitchen Knife Set,Handle Ergonomic Design,9CR18MOV High Carbon Stainless Steel,Dishwasher Safe
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Knife Set, 15 Pieces Kitchen Knife Set with Built in Sharpener, German High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, Dishwasher Safe, Black
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Welcome.

Just curious, and completely respect if you'd rather not say, but what are you doing now? I'm always interested in tenured, successful chefs who move on.
 
M1k3 said:
Not particularly. Unless you "are trying not to be a ******". Because why does a person need to try not to be one if they aren't?
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That's the Aussie equivalent of telling someone "Be on your best behaviour", before you go somewhere nice.

Not necessarily an insult (depending on context). Something you might say to a mate who is outgoing and easily excitable.
 
Kippington said:
That's the Aussie equivalent of telling someone "Be on your best behaviour", before you go somewhere nice.

Not necessarily an insult (depending on context). Something you might say to a mate who is outgoing and easily excitable.
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They have on their Instagram profile "trying not to be a ******".
 
1315 said:
Ooofff! Kipp, that was funny!! (...question: how can someone be "a bit" of one?)
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The same way someone can be a "d!ck-head" 🤔 ???

Ah, the great philosophical quandaries of our age...
 
So OP TedHopson, you can now see how nothing ever gets done around here. This thread augured in faster than most...not that there's anything wrong with that.

I hope your blades are battered and know their way around a cutting board so maybe I can afford one of them!
 
1315 said:
So OP TedHopson, you can now see how nothing ever gets done around here. This thread augured in faster than most...not that there's anything wrong with that.

I hope your blades are battered and know their way around a cutting board so maybe I can afford one of them!
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At least it's not like @nakiriknaifuwaifu's several months long introduction? 🤷‍♂️
 
M1k3 said:
Oh good!

He's an *******. He's on the West Coast now. Not sure where he's working now. He got fired not that long ago.

And I take it you're not Australian?
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Hahaha, no Im not an Aussie either. Im mostly Italian with some English mixed in (hence the last name). In my younger days I was a dick to most people, but I mellowed out as a chef as I got older.
 
HumbleHomeCook said:
Welcome.

Just curious, and completely respect if you'd rather not say, but what are you doing now? I'm always interested in tenured, successful chefs who move on.
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No prob at all. During the pandemic I was forced to close my restaurant, land lord basically forced me out in October of 2020. I had used a company here in LA called Gourmet Imports for 15 years or so as a supplier of very high end products (cheese, oil, charcuterie, etc) and the owner called me and offered me a job. I started off there as a culinary director, and now I'm the Vice President, so running the show. Chefs tend to be ambitious people, so it all adds up.
 
TedHopson said:
No prob at all. During the pandemic I was forced to close my restaurant, land lord basically forced me out in October of 2020. I had used a company here in LA called Gourmet Imports for 15 years or so as a supplier of very high end products (cheese, oil, charcuterie, etc) and the owner called me and offered me a job. I started off there as a culinary director, and now I'm the Vice President, so running the show. Chefs tend to be ambitious people, so it all adds up.
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Glad it all worked out. Your feet and eyelids probably are too! :)
 
Mikeadunne said:
hey, we can say **** here?

edit: lol guess not
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LMFAO - but apparently you can in the daily digest! 😂😂 (squint if you'd like to see Mike's original word 😂)
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