Journal

TL;DR: Uniforms are a vital part of restaurant branding, shaping customer perceptions and reinforcing your identity. From setting the tone to promoting professionalism and team pride, uniforms act as visual cues...

In today’s marketplace, good branding is everything. It sells an identity. It promotes a vibe your customers can connect with. And, it ensures everyone who sees it recognizes your brand’s...

There’s a scene in the 2007 film “Ratatouille” that likely indelible when it comes to “professional kitchen attire.” In it, a rat named Remy hides under the toque blanche of...

Finding the perfect professional chef coats depends on a variety of factors including comfort, style, durability, protection, and the requirements of the restaurant or other establishment. The fast-paced environment of...

TL:DR:  Chef uniforms have historical significance, promote hygiene, and offer protection.  The classic chef attire includes a toque (hat), double-breasted jacket, apron, pants, and non-slip, close-toed shoes.  Dress codes can...

Nothing tops the list of essential chef clothes or kitchen uniforms like an apron. Many different styles and fabrics exist, however. The best fabric for aprons is not really about fashion...

What is a professional kitchen dress code? Kitchens at restaurants, hotels, and other commercial spaces are full of flavor, creativity, and design. However, they are also full of potential messes...

Whether you have to wear one for work or just want protection for your clothes when you make meals at home, chef aprons are the perfect choice. They come in...

The culinary world is all about efficiency. Efficiency of preparation. Efficiency of service. And what better tool to aid a professional chef than in the uniform they rely on day...

When you picture a chef’s uniform in your mind’s eye, what do you imagine? Might it be: A tall, white toque blanche?  Starched white coats?  A neckerchief?  While those styles...

Our favorite lunch spot is Holbox, a seafood stand housed in Mercado La Paloma where Chef Gilberto Cetina Jr (co-founder of Chichen Itza) serves up Mexican-inspired seafood dishes. His inspiration...

Church & State was one of the first hit restaurants—along with Bestia—in the LA Arts District, igniting it to become LA’s hottest dining locale. Recently closed after a decade of...