Episode 61: David Nayfeld & Angela Pinkerton
The duo behind one of the hottest restaurants in the country\u2014San Francisco\u2019s Che Fico\u2014join Andrew for today\u2019s interview. Executive Chef David Nayfeld and Pastry Chef Angela Pinkerton hailed from very different backgrounds when they met working at Eleven Madison Park in New York City. But the two became friends and stayed in touch, even when David moved back to the West Coast. They\u2019ve come together at the Italian restaurant Che Fico, which was selected for both Bon Appetit\u2019s Hot List and Esquire magazine\u2019s Best New Restaurants in 2018. In addition to getting the story behind this of-the-moment restaurant, this interview, recorded several weeks ago, poignantly underscores the volatility of today\u2019s restaurant industry as the team\u2019s follow-up dinette and bakery, Theorita is sadly scheduled to shutter in about a week. But Che Fico rolls on, and is the main focus of this episode. Here's a thought: If you like what you hear, please tell your chef-fascinated friends, subscribe to Andrew Talks to Chefs (it's free) on iTunes or Stitcher, follow us on your favorite social media platforms @ChefPodcast, and/or rate or review us on Apple's podcast store. Thanks for listening!