Episode 30: Scott McDonald

Scott McDonald is a professional chef, chopped champion, and loving husband. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Scott spent time in Chengdu, China learning under 12 different chefs. His career began as Sous Chef at Drew Neirpoirent and Robert De Niro's Tribeca Grill. With Michellein Stars in his eyes he went on to Oceana in Rockefeller Center as the Chef de Partie. His career expanded when he started working with David Massoni and Dale Talde to help open Talde JC and Carroni Provisions. Scott went on to help the restaurant group develop 10 restaurants over the past five years in many different locations like South Beach, West Palm Beach, Manhattan and Brooklyn. He currently spends his time as Sous Chef at The Fox and Falcon in South Orange, New Jersey. You can also catch his recent appearance on Beat Bobby Flay. Scott continues to push the culinary industry forward by engaging in thoughtful conversations about local and sustainable food, mental health of restaurant workers, and work life balance. You can follow Scott’s culinary journey on Instagram and Twitter @chefskotmcd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewrongadvicepod/support