Inside the Culinary World: Junior Borges on Opening a New Restaurant and Food Trends Ep. 147
In this episode of Chef’s PSA, André Natera reconnects with longtime friend and celebrated chef Junior Borges to talk about the upcoming launch of Nic and Junior’s, a new restaurant in Chicago.
They explore:
The process of building a new restaurant from the ground up
How Junior brought his team back together
Evolving food trends and what chefs should pay attention to
Why simplicity, taste, and technique still matter
Creativity in the kitchen—from Brazilian classics to playful desserts
This episode is packed with insights for chefs, operators, and anyone who wants a deeper look into what it…
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