Episode 65: Alexander Harris
In this time of giving, Andrew sits down with Alex Harris, the executive chef of Emma\u2019s Torch, a not-for-profit Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, restaurant and school that teaches refugees English language and culinary skills in a fully functioning restaurant, then helps place them in jobs. It turns out that Alex\u2019s life and career\u2014he went to engineering school and was once on a lucrative career path in the pharmaceutical industry before working for companies like Danny Meyer\u2019s Union Square Hospitality Group\u2014were the perfect preparation for his current, unique position. \n\nHere'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!