From Italy to Omaha: Chef Benjamin Maides on Craft, Farming & Tasting Menus Ep. 180

Chef Benjamin Maides joins Chef’s PSA for a direct look at ingredient-driven cooking, seasonal discipline, and balancing restaurant life with running a farm. From his time cooking in northern Italy to building Au Courant in Omaha, Maides breaks down technique, menu development, cultural lessons, and the realities of operating multiple roles at once.

This episode is for chefs who care about real craft and the work required to build a sustainable culinary career.

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