This week, host Jaymee Sire talks to chef and restaurateur Cliff Crooks about his experience opening more than 20 restaurants and how the landscape of restaurants has changed over the course of his career. Chef Cliff talks about his tough love approach to mentorship, the most challenging elements of restaurant management and what he has learned over the years. Cliff reveals his favorite culinary spots and neighborhoods in his home of New York City. Cliff talks about his tough love approach on his new Food Network show, Chef Boot Camp, and how he handles the sometimes tense moments of getting struggling chefs into shape.

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