It’s time for the third instalment of Guess that Chef’s Tattoo, presented to you by View the Vibe. Here’s how it works: Each week we’ll present you with a photo of a notable chef’s (or bartender’s) tattoo. Then, we’ll give you a few clues as to the potential identity of said restaurant professional. Finally, the grand reveal! So, read on, put on your abstract thinking caps, and don’t peek!
The Tattoo
“I’m still learning a lot of charcuterie. (This tattoo) is a pig and it’s actually me. I usually wear a Boston hat… It’s fun because (in the tattoo) I’ve become a pig and I’m grinding myself. I’ve put so many pigs through the grinder that I’m finally putting myself through it. If I had my own way, I don’t think I’d actually work a service ever again. I just want to create things. That’s why I like charcuterie – I work with my hands and it’s like a craft. Anybody can work a service but to truly make something artisanal, to make it well on a consistent basis, that’s a challenge. And I like that challenge.”
Your Clues
– This chef graduated from George Brown College.
– He or she completed a two month stage at The French Laundry in California…
– …Then moved onto working as chef de partie at Ad Hoc.
– During this chef’s time in California, he/she was invited to live on a winery.
– Owned a confectionary company named Neslo Chocolates (the name points to the identity of the chef). Also has a Willy Wonka tattoo in honour of his/her love for chocolate.
– Grant van Gameren taught this chef everything they know about charcuterie.
– Spent three years at the Black Hoof, as chef de partie and later as chef de cuisine.
– He is currently the chef de cuisine at Bar Isabel.
The Reveal
Did you guess it was Brandon Olsen?