I recently wrote about lessons I learned about operating restaurants from Tom Sachs, using the protocols he developed for running his studio as a guiding light for running restaurants, or any organization, really.
After your post about Tom Sachs I went down a rabbit hole! I suppose you can say your recommendations are ones I've come to trust as they're always accompanied by thoughtful dissection of not just the what but the WHY.
Interestingly, I found myself both turned off and intrigued by the intensity of the Tom Sachs approach. It's like his studio is his ultimate art project but what does that make his staff - the performers? Even though I didn't agree with the whole approach I was inspired by someone who has such a point of view on how things should be done, they've codified it. This is an auteur, something we need more of!
💯! When I find “ The Tool or Product” I’m there for life. That fish spatula that I can’t not have, my Pentax cameras, Two Brooks rice, Jack Rudy syrups, Red Clay chili crisp, etc. Very skeptical of recs as well but have gotten some strong ones from you over the years. Got some I was meh about but nobody bats 100%. Certain folks know what the good stuff is. I just remembered I need to order that spoon you recommended a bit ago! I know it will be solid.
I want to borrow this book from you. This is the type of stuff that gets me so excited!
After your post about Tom Sachs I went down a rabbit hole! I suppose you can say your recommendations are ones I've come to trust as they're always accompanied by thoughtful dissection of not just the what but the WHY.
Interestingly, I found myself both turned off and intrigued by the intensity of the Tom Sachs approach. It's like his studio is his ultimate art project but what does that make his staff - the performers? Even though I didn't agree with the whole approach I was inspired by someone who has such a point of view on how things should be done, they've codified it. This is an auteur, something we need more of!
More lists of tools! More insane specificity! My parents' 35 year old white KitchenAid stand mixer, specifically, would be at the top of mine.
💯! When I find “ The Tool or Product” I’m there for life. That fish spatula that I can’t not have, my Pentax cameras, Two Brooks rice, Jack Rudy syrups, Red Clay chili crisp, etc. Very skeptical of recs as well but have gotten some strong ones from you over the years. Got some I was meh about but nobody bats 100%. Certain folks know what the good stuff is. I just remembered I need to order that spoon you recommended a bit ago! I know it will be solid.