#070: Winning The Barbecue Crowds as a Chef/Pitmaster/Restauranteur – The Corner Drafthouse - a podcast by Shawn Walchef

Chef Dan Sobek - The Corner Drafthouse - @thecornerdrafthouse - San Diego, CA

Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California.Subscribe to CaliBBQ.Media on YouTube



SummaryDan Sobek, Executive Chef of The Corner Drafthouse is classically trained chef graduating first of his class from the prestigious Johnson&Wales University in Charlotte.

Dan managed the kitchens during the opening of the Five-Diamond, Five-Star Setai Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City and assisted with the opening of Alain Ducasse’s signature Three-Star Michelin restaurant in the Dorchester Hotel

The Corner Drafthouse is Dan’s first project in Southern California. Combining his techniques to complement each flavor combination he has developed a sensible approach to food sourcing the best ingredients possible.Dan made the decision to work for himself after grinding 100 hour work weeks for 3 months straight to open the Setai Fifth Avenue.

Winning People’s Choice at the 2018 Turf and Surf BBQ State Championship Dan has competed in KCBS events since he was sixteen.Links Mentioned in this Episode:

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Shareable Quotes:“I think some people get so scared of themselves and don’t wanna be alone. I’m okay with it. It helps me reflect on who I am and it only makes me a better person.” {2:20} - Derek Marso

“So many sports bars were serving shitty food. Why can’t we have great food and also have the game on in hi-def?” {35:04} - Shawn Walchef“The way I look at new projects is I back into it. I look for a great location and see if it’s can area I want to invest in and if it’s a demographic that I think can cater to and understand. Then I say ‘what makes the most sense here?’” {28:33} - Dan Sobek

“I keep coming back to barbecue, it’s like coming home.” {41:46} - Dan Sobek“It’s a lot different when you gotta cook for the masses and barbecue is something that is so intimate.” {45:54} - Derek Marso



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