EATERAZ Restaurant Week: Beau MacMillan
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If any chef has been a part of the changing culture of food, it’s Beau MacMillan. He’s not witnessing it simply from the stoves at elements restaurant in Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa; he’s living it on the set of Food Network shows. Chef MacMillan was one of the talented few who won a culinary battle on the “Iron Chef,” only to go on to co-host “The Worst Cooks in America” and appear on “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” He’s back filming in Scripps Network studios as you read this, polishing his huge on-camera personality. MacMillan’s constant appearances help to keep AZ on the national map, and remind us that the simple act of grilling a scallop is now very big business. While others toil with Flip video cameras and YouTube channels (we’re talking about ourselves here), MacMillan’s out with network producers, partying with the real stars. All we can say is, remember us when you go global, Beau.
What trends are you seeing in the restaurant industry?
The farm-to-table movement will continue for quite some time. I don’t even think we’ve tipped the iceberg of eating healthier. Words like green, organic, and sustainable are so prevalent that every chef now sources local ingredients whenever possible. Chefs will also continue to name drop artisan purveyors on menus or have their servers inform diners on the floor. But also, classic dishes making cameo appearances on menus will continue. That just keeps things fun and casual.
What’s next?
I believe we’ll see more ethnic influence on menus … Greek and Argentinian are due. Spanish-style tapas dishes will continue to influence how we dine.
What’s the number one reason restaurants fail?
The owner or chef is not present! You’ve got to keep connecting with the people.
Besides the money, fame, and endless line of girls who want to date you, why are you in this business?
Simple. Because I love to cook!
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