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Join host Andre Natera on Chef's PSA Podcast for an engaging conversation with Rico Torres and Diego Galicia, the award-winning chefs from Mixtli in San Antonio. Discover the implications of Michelin Guide's expansion into Texas and explore the essence of fine dining, Mexican food origins, and iconic dishes. Learn about the rapid growth of El Paso Family Meal, the significance of 'Family Meals' in restaurants, and meet new culinary talents featured in their upcoming event. Rico and Diego share invaluable kitchen wisdom, their creative process, and the importance of teamwork, planning for the future, and humility from their time at the Culinary Institute of America. Tune in for actionable advice on becoming indispensable in the culinary industry, humorous anecdotes, and the controversial topic of kitchen music.

00:54 Big News: Michelin Guide Comes to Texas

06:56 The Unique Story of Mixtli Restaurant

08:23 The Evolution and Global Influence of Mexican Cuisine

18:59 Creative Process and Team Dynamics at Mixtli

28:49 Challenges and Expectations in a High-Level Kitchen

39:19 Humility and Service in Fine Dining

40:42 Opening a Restaurant: The Crazy Journey

44:27 The Importance of Real Estate Knowledge

54:51 Building a Culinary Community

58:33 Chef's PSAs and Kitchen Wisdom

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