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"SHANT HALAJIAN"!
Let's get into some exclusive questions...
STANDISH: What is the first thing you ever remember cooking?
Armenian dumpling dish called manti
STANDISH: Who is someone you looked up to as a child & still do today?
Chef Thomas Keller
STANDISH: What is something you hate doing in the kitchen?
Cutting corners
STANDISH: What was the most nerve racking part of being on Hell's Kitchen?
Not being able to communicate with your family
STANDISH: How was working with Gordon Ramsay?
It was really fun and I learned a lot
STANDISH: Did you expect to land Hell's Kitchen?
I didn’t even apply. I was actually discovered.
STANDISH: What is your favorite food for take out? Why?
In-N-Out Burger animal style cause they’re fucking good 😂
STANDISH: Tell the readers your reoccurring kitchen nightmare…
The printer constantly printing orders, and it has a very distinct sound to it
STANDISH: What is the most underrated cooking ingredient in your opinion?
Miso is one of the most underrated ingredients. It adds deep umami and complexity, and can elevate everything from sauces to desserts. It’s incredibly versatile, yet often overlooked.
STANDISH: What do you listen to while you chef it up?
The sound of my mentors that lives rent free in my brain
STANDISH: How many times a week does the walk-in cooler hear your screams?
I don’t scream in the walk-ins and I don’t wanna have walkins in my kitchens as Ramsey said the most scariest place in America is the walkin coolers on one of his kitchen nightmare episodes.
STANDISH: If you could change one thing in the world today, what would that be?
Child hunger
STANDISH: What are your social links?
I’m a social butterfly someone is in within 2 feet of me. I’m having a whole conversation with them and getting to know them.
STANDISH: Anything else you'd like to include?
Excited for this!
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