PBS has some fantastic videos that can be viewed on demand. One series I have been enjoying lately is called "The Mind of a Chef." In these shows, Chef and restaurateur David Chang travels around the world, talking to innovative chefs about their craft and culture.
Chef Chang's earlier time spent in Japan was clearly life-changing. He holds Japanese chef's and Japan's culture of food appreciation in the highest regard. So it makes sense when he upbraids his friend for dressing sloppily when they eat dinner at one of the best fine dining restaurants in Kyoto. The chef tells his friend he assumed he would know to dress up given their destination and the respect this restaurant is due. Sometimes the obvious is not obvious.
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