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On my last adventure in #nassaubahamas during the opening of @carnarestaurant during one of our first few nights when things were the toughest one of our #FOH team members was offering silent support and encouragement to the team members with this note.. You won’t find this on her resume, would never ask this question in an interview and yet her role was decidedly important to the team that day.. Leadership & Value come in so many different packages. 🙏🏻 #neverunderestimate #honesthospitalityteam #carnarestaurant #itsokbecauseyourawesome https://www.instagram.com/p/BsT3sjahAhw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1neumj9ab82yw

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Overwhelming few weeks of birthday wishes and new business excitement & engagement congratulations. I wish I could cook you all a huge lobster with fresh truffles and sabayon... Best birthday present ever was the support of my peers & family. Thank you for the well wishes. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 (at Baha Mar) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsBUQnsBNdr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=awe4mxdi24if

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So... I’m 40 now. Regret nothing, just wish I could spend more time with my loved ones.. life is short people, make every moment count!! I believe this year will be the best year of my life. Today starts the 10 year countdown to revolution. #junkanoo #bahamas #believeinyourself #nowastedmoments (at Nassau, New Providence) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br9mKBYhAZA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i2djghm8i7tt

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@honest_hospitality_team is looking for associate consultants to join the team. Executive Chef, Sous Chef & Senior Sous Chef level opportunities in the first quarter of 2019. Fine dining background & modern leadership techniques are mandatory. On the job training provided but self driving independent professionals are needed. Long term partner level positions will become a reality. #honesthospitalityteam email updated resumes to gary@honesthospitalityteam.com please no current Mina Group employees. (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br1sRPwBdto/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1eddr2sv0t9e1

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Master Kobe A9 Wagyu with @blackrivercaviar Black Garlic #Katsu sauce & @kewpieusa means it’s time to jump on a plane to the #bahamas #milkbread #sogood almost there for the opening of @carnarestaurant (at SLS Baha Mar) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrjrlFKh4SZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11y7dezsapz2r

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Can’t thank the world enough for the support I’ve been receiving. 🙏🏻Excited the next step of my journey is going to exercise all the skills I’ve been developing for all these years. It’s now Facebook official: 🧨@honest_hospitality_team #lasvegas based hospitality #consulting I have some wild ideas on how to disrupt and challenge the contemporary culinary job market, follow @honest_hospitality_team for updates as we go. (at Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrQ2Qz6h5pv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k44cuvqtli8q

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No rights or wrongs, just a commitment to working through it together. Love you @hayleyydaily #shesaidyes Note: proposing underwater in a crashing rise pool was riskier than anticipated for health and safety reasons, but holding hands and cliff diving together immediately after was an amazing punctuation. #onlywitnesswasaseaturtle #padaparadscha #maui (at Black Rock Beach Maui) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-qiGABkO-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19ysbhw2aqam

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The end of an amazing chapter in my life, and what an amazing journey it was. Pride is an amazing feeling, and I feel blessed that it’s the predominant emotion I feel today; on my last day with Mina Group.. @chefmichaelmina can’t thank you enough my friend, the support you gave in all manners and unrelenting drive is a lesson I’ll take to the grave. And for all the Sous Chefs and Chefs and assorted cohorts out there im humbled by your talent and blessed by our relationships it was a pleasure to work for you. #minamoments (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0zpXNhDao/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gueig00fta89

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Interesting correlation between #patience & #productivity. As each day passes I feel compelled to accomplish more which is a strength, yet my patience seems to be diminishing. So while I wait for the turkeys to smoke & the pumpkin to char & the stock to simmer here’s some #cactusporn .. The white barrel cactus sat dormant for one year before growing, found it dried and broken on Devils Peak. The Red and Yellow barrel cactus is new, from the washes out past Nellis dunes. And yes, That’s a huge flowering cabbage, my new favorite early Christmas from @lamortekathleen .. #makefloweringcabbagegreatagain #cactusrescue #smokedpumpkin (at Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdR6FdBb0X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gju43x0686al

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Every day I’m more impressed with the vibrancy and complexity of raw ingredients. One of the biggest benefits of age is becoming self aware and in tune with what your body really wants.. Don’t diet, just live well and you won’t have too. #raw #goodnaturex1 (at Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNtJtaBFV4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8n4mddqacwn3

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I’ve decided to off-set the biting cold impacting my walk to work with a delicious cheat meal in a location exactly half way in between... The benefits of eating well regularly is the capacity to choose your meals indefinitely. #takecontrol #chicagodog @downtowndogschicago (at Downtown Dogs) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqIiSDPhMTf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jk3ayqkv9wx5

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So next step is a 5 #jeeppyramid , I wonder what’s after that? It’s amazing how fast we can grow when the mindset is right. #jeepstack #jeepstacking #humpnbump #backtowork (at Logandale Trails) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpzjZJuh2cf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1twj16vm60nh6

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@humpnbump2018 was a full weekend of wins... Best trail companions, Minimal trail breaks, lots of great meals and this epic #jeepstack ... @battle_born_jeeps #jeepstacking #jku (at Logandale, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpyQqWlBfFF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h04ahazxyosh

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Lando & The AT-AT have now officially been on 100% more magazine covers than me... ok, you can see my ear but let’s be honest concerning who this is really about. #oeb #oldeenglishbulldogge @battle_born_jeeps #battlebornjeeps Lando’s pre-release magazine part will be at my house tonight between 10pm & 10:37 pm.. #vegasvalleyfourwheelers photo Cred @hayleyydaily (at Logandale, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpEC4OKB0BQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=176bxcplk0ry0

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The journey of three thousand Macaroons starts with a single step. Good times and lots of happy guests @chicago_gourmet event. @tough_cookie_ & The team at @margeauxchicago @petitmargeaux murdered all the #macarons #whereis @chef.joe.sasto ??? (at Millennium Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoUgjLJhbE8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cfkk7rj01jwf

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Skillsets start as weakness’s and ultimately become second nature. It’s the growth phases that keep one focused and send you home with a sense of satisfaction. Dry-aged Rohan Duck Breast By @88.til at @margeauxchicago #roastedfig Parsnip, Turnips & #Foiegras Jus... (at Margeaux Brasserie) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn5ArB8BAif/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uednd9vyzc5q

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Today was an amazing day for food and people, two incredible events. A story I’ll tell my grandkids one day. And a whole roasted lobe of #foiegras to wrap up the last few entrees. #chicagofood @margeauxchicago #nondisclosureagreement (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnxYa_Yheg2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yc77ocf7vx7n