Walk-In Club sits down with Chef Nelson German of Alamar, Sobre Mesa, and Meski, breaking down his journey from bagging groceries at five years old for a Super Nintendo to becoming one of the biggest names in Bay Area dining, and everything in between. This episode is real talk on responsibility, staying ready with a plan A, B, C, and D, and what it means to build something that lasts.
Walk-In Club is back, and this episode we're sitting down with Chef Nelson German — the mind behind Alamar, Sobre Mesa, and Meski — to talk about a journey that started at five years old bagging groceries for a Super Nintendo, sparked by watching his mom and grandmother cook, and grew into one of the most recognized culinary careers in the Bay Area.
We get into how he thinks about responsibility to his team, why he always comes with a plan A, B, C, and D, his path through culinary school, and the road that eventually led him to Top Chef. Oh, and we've got exciting news — his new book is coming out, and you can PRE-ORDER it now!