I can learn more about a subject by sitting down with them for 20 minutes than they'll ever admit to on paper. Fortunately, I prefer the social interaction over email exchanges any day. Casey is no exception, as he reminisces about previous employers and goes over our assortment of questions. I grill him on just a few more inquiries before finishing my glass of red.
Read our interview with Casey that started yesterday over here.
And then finish it with the Q & A below . . . .
Hardest lesson you've learned:
The balance between cooking for the guest and cooking for yourself (still learning).
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Last thing you looked up/searched online:
Sean Brocks' new restaurant in Charleston.
How did you meet your wife?
We are high school sweethearts.
What activities do you like to do with your family?
I love playing board games (including Battleship), taking them to practice and cooking together.
Where did you grow up?
The OC. I attended Mater Dei and Cal Lutheran.
Last song playing on your radio:
We Built This City by Starship.
Last movie watched; how was it?
Aladdin. I sincerely miss Robin Williams!
Do you have any skills that aren't food-related?
In a past life I was a pretty good singer [Editor's Note: Casey met his future wife while singing in choir.]
What would you be doing if you weren't in the industry?
I would be a teacher/coach. I love to mentor people. Athletics are another passion of mine.
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A contributing writer for OC Weekly, Anne Marie freelances for multiple online and print publications, and guest judges for culinary competitions. A Bay Area transplant, she graduated with a degree in Hospitality Management from Cal Poly Pomona. Find her on Instagram as brekkiefan.