29 Nov 2024
The Wayan and Ma-Dè Culinary Experience
Publication: New york weekly
The journey to becoming a kitchen head is one defined by growth, challenge, and relentless learning. For Chef Manish Shrivastava, this journey reached a pivotal moment at Wayan Ma-Dè Out East, a three-month pop-up restaurant in East Hampton, where he had the privilege of leading a talented kitchen team of 20 from Memorial Day to Labor Day. At Dopo Buttero in East Hampton, the team served a menu that combined the culinary offerings of Wayan and Ma-Dè, two restaurants under the guidance of renowned chef Cedric Vongerichten. This experience not only deepened Chef Manish’s skills in kitchen management but also pushed him to refine his leadership abilities and expand his culinary expertise in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.