Nelson Millán, Executive Chef of San Antonio (Texas) Country Club, welcomes professional sales reps who can provide him with new and innovative products that will help him improve his operation, his menus and himself. Vendors, suppliers and purveyors are the back bone of any foodservice operations. So it’s incredibly important to establish a great relationship…
When I broke Mom’s Rules and had a Plantain Epiphany
Nelson Millán, Executive Chef of San Antonio CC, wanted to make his plantain chips more user-friendly so he experimented with a new idea that not only solved his problems but expanded his menu’s possibilities. As many of you know, I was born and raised on the beautiful Island of Puerto Rico. Here, I grew up…
Composing Hit Dishes Takes Creativity and Careful Study
For Nelson Millán, Executive Chef of San Antonio (Texas) Country Club, the best dishes and menus aren’t written on a whim. Instead, they’re a careful blend of creativity, study and hard work. I was talking over the phone with a colleague a few days ago who moved to Hong Kong five years ago for an…
Some Cooks Can Play, too
San Antonio (Texas) CC’s Executive Chef, Nelson Millán, uses his passion for music to better understand and teach the art of cooking. Both cooking and music have been important parts of my life since the very beginning. I remember cooking my first dishes ever—a pizza and a beef empanada—when I was 8 years old. That same…
Tasty Offerings
Innovative presentations in an inviting environment provided a one-of-a-kind experience at C&RB’s Ninth Annual Chef to Chef Conference.
Prime Rib 102
San Antonio Country Club’s Executive Chef Nelson Millán demos how to refine prime rib by eliminating the excess internal fat, connecting tissue and silver skin to create a solid and more “meaty” steak. Tender, juicy prime rib is a staple in almost every foodservice venue in America. But as per my observation as the Executive…
2017 Chef to Chef Conference Wraps Up in Atlanta
The ninth annual event, held at the Loews Atlanta Hotel, ended on March 7 with chef demos and sessions on topics ranging from management and training to Latin cuisine, catering and banquet design, pastries and wine programs. The day began with a drawing for a Crown Verity grill, and the event also included a General Managers’ panel.
Peru: A Culinary Paradise
As the Executive Chef of San Antonio Country Club, Nelson Millán stays fresh by traveling to new places and experiencing new cuisines. Editor’s Note: At the 2017 Chef to Chef Conference in Atlanta, March 5-7, Nelson Millán, Executive Chef, San Antonio Country Club, San Antonio, Texas will present a session called “World of Flavors: Bringing…
Early-Bird Discount for Chef to Chef Conference Ends December 31
The end of the year also marks the last day for registering in time to be eligible for a free 36-inch Crown Verity gas grill. December 31, 2016 will be the last day for those registering for Club & Resort Business’ 2017 Chef to Chef Conference, to be held March 5-7 at the Loews Atlanta…
Why Cultivating Character is as Important as Developing Technical Skills
According to Nelson Millán, Executive Chef of San Antonio (Texas) Country Club, the effort and sacrifice chefs go through in order to keep their edge should never define who they are. It should complement what they do. A conversation with my Executive Sous Chef a few weeks ago got me thinking about something I want to…
Cooking Chooses You—Not the Reverse
Nelson Millán, Executive Chef of San Antonio CC, planned on becoming a lawyer, but fell in love with the art of cooking and never looked back. I debated for a few days on what to write for my very first blog post with C&RB’s Chef to Chef. I concluded that before I start writing about…
Excellence in Club Management Award Winners Honored
The 2014 honorees through the prestigious awards co-sponsored by Club & Resort Business and the McMahon Group—Christine Pooler of Merion GC; Mark Bado of Kansas City CC, and Gerald Marvel of The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall, along with “Rising Star Award” winner Nick Markel of The Country Club (Pepper Pike, Ohio)—were recognized at an Awards Dinner held at the San Antonio Country Club.
Early-Bird Discount for Chef to Chef Conference Ends December 31
The end of the year also marks the last day for registering in time to be eligible for a free Crown Verity gas grill. New Conference features this year include a special “Culinary Medicine” class and a free career-counseling session.
In Pursuit of Latin Flavors
Nearly 50 Chef to Chef Conference attendees learned about Latin cuisine as part of a special education partnership with the Culinary Institute of America.
GM Panel Culminates 2014 Chef to Chef Conference
The final session at this year’s event in San Antonio brought together four General Managers who engaged in a discussion about creating productive relationships between GMs and Executive Chefs. Participating GMs included John McGee, Northwood Club, Dallas, Texas; Phil Kiester, The Country Club of Virginia, Richmond, Va.; Christine Pooler, Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, Pa.; and Eric Dietz, Interlachen Country Club, Minneapolis, Minn.