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Why Restaurants Fail Within Six Months: The Hard Truth About Concepts, Management, Talent Shortage and Social Media

Scott Valentine

Nov 3, 20254 min read

Why Restaurants Fail Within Six Months: The Hard Truth About Concepts, Management, Talent Shortage and Social Media

Why Restaurants Fail Within Six Months: The Hard Truth About Concepts, Management, Talent Shortage and Social Media

Pork Milanese with Butter & Capers

Scott Valentine

Jan 51 min read

Pork Milanese with Butter & Capers

Pork Milanese with Butter & Capers

Restaurant Storytelling: Why It Matters More Than Ever in Modern Hospitality

Scott Valentine

Dec 26, 20253 min read

Restaurant Storytelling: Why It Matters More Than Ever in Modern Hospitality

Restaurant Storytelling: Why It Matters More Than Ever in Modern Hospitality

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Floured chop. Hot pan. Crispy edges.
Butter does the talking.
Capers and anchovies melt into the sauce — sharp, salty, gone before you know it.
Finished with a splash of sparkling wine.
One pan. Classic technique.
I only cook with @paderno_official 🍳🔥

#PanOnTour
#OnePanCooking
#RealCooking
#ClassicTechnique

Crispy Chop with Caper & Anchovy Butter

Ingredients
• 1 veal chop
• 100g flour (for dusting)
• 100g butter
• 1 tsp capers, finely chopped
• 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
• Handful of parsley, finely chopped
• Olive oil
• Salt & black pepper
• Splash of sparkling wine

Method
1. Season the veal chop lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Dust the chop in flour, shaking off any excess.
3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a little olive oil and half the butter.
4. Fry the veal chop until golden and crispy on both sides. Remove from the pan and rest.
5. Lower the heat, add the remaining butter to the pan.
6. Add parsley, capers, and anchovies, letting them melt into the butter.
7. Deglaze with a splash of sparkling wine and let it reduce slightly.
8. Season to taste, return the chop to the pan, spoon the sauce over, and serve.

Chef’s Note

Flour protects the meat, butter builds flavours, anchovies disappear — that’s the magic.

Floured chop. Hot pan. Crispy edges.
Butter does the talking.
Capers and anchovies melt into the sauce — sharp, salty, gone before you know it.
Finished with a splash of sparkling wine.
One pan. Classic technique.
I only cook with @paderno_official 🍳🔥

#PanOnTour
#OnePanCooking
#RealCooking
#ClassicTechnique

Crispy Chop with Caper & Anchovy Butter

Ingredients
• 1 veal chop
• 100g flour (for dusting)
• 100g butter
• 1 tsp capers, finely chopped
• 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
• Handful of parsley, finely chopped
• Olive oil
• Salt & black pepper
• Splash of sparkling wine

Method
1. Season the veal chop lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Dust the chop in flour, shaking off any excess.
3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a little olive oil and half the butter.
4. Fry the veal chop until golden and crispy on both sides. Remove from the pan and rest.
5. Lower the heat, add the remaining butter to the pan.
6. Add parsley, capers, and anchovies, letting them melt into the butter.
7. Deglaze with a splash of sparkling wine and let it reduce slightly.
8. Season to taste, return the chop to the pan, spoon the sauce over, and serve.

Chef’s Note

Flour protects the meat, butter builds flavours, anchovies disappear — that’s the magic.

Part of the Pan On Tour 🌍🍳 01 Pakistan

One pan.
Many cultures.
Infinite stories.

I’m taking a single pan across the world exploring how different cultures cook, eat, and tell their stories through food. From street markets to family kitchens, it’s not about fancy gear it’s about technique, tradition, and soul.

One pan.
Multiple countries.
Real cooking, real people.

Powered by @paderno built for real kitchens, real heat, and real stories.

Join me as I travel, cook, and discover where flavour truly comes from inside the pan.

#PartOfThePan
#OnePanOnTour
#Paderno
#CookingAcrossCultures
#GlobalFlavours
RealFoodStories
FromThePan

Part of the Pan On Tour 🌍🍳 01 Pakistan

One pan.
Many cultures.
Infinite stories.

I’m taking a single pan across the world exploring how different cultures cook, eat, and tell their stories through food. From street markets to family kitchens, it’s not about fancy gear it’s about technique, tradition, and soul.

One pan.
Multiple countries.
Real cooking, real people.

Powered by @paderno built for real kitchens, real heat, and real stories.

Join me as I travel, cook, and discover where flavour truly comes from inside the pan.

#PartOfThePan
#OnePanOnTour
#Paderno
#CookingAcrossCultures
#GlobalFlavours
RealFoodStories
FromThePan

I’m excited to be collaborating with Mr. Sausage Abu Dhabi to help you with that hangover 🤕

Enjoy 20% off by using the code 20SCOTT and stock up for a great night ahead.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year and an amazing 2026 ahead.

Big love to Mr. Sausage for bringing the flavour to the table. 🥂🔥

I’m excited to be collaborating with Mr. Sausage Abu Dhabi to help you with that hangover 🤕

Enjoy 20% off by using the code 20SCOTT and stock up for a great night ahead.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year and an amazing 2026 ahead.

Big love to Mr. Sausage for bringing the flavour to the table. 🥂🔥

What a year.
So many moments.
So many lessons.
A lot of chaos. A lot of growth.
Grateful for the people, the places, the memories.

Here’s to closing the chapter and opening a bigger one.
Bring on the next round. 🥂

#WhatAYear #NYE #Grateful #Memories #Growth NoRegrets NextChapter HospitalityLife ChefLife KeepMoving 2025

What a year.
So many moments.
So many lessons.
A lot of chaos. A lot of growth.
Grateful for the people, the places, the memories.

Here’s to closing the chapter and opening a bigger one.
Bring on the next round. 🥂

#WhatAYear #NYE #Grateful #Memories #Growth NoRegrets NextChapter HospitalityLife ChefLife KeepMoving 2025

I’m excited to be collaborating with @mr.sausagesuae Abu Dhabi to help you kick off the celebrations in style.

Enjoy 20% off by using the code 20SCOTT and stock up for a great night ahead.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year, an unforgettable party tonight, and an amazing year ahead.

Big love to @mr.sausagesuae for bringing the flavour to the table. 🥂🔥

I’m excited to be collaborating with @mr.sausagesuae Abu Dhabi to help you kick off the celebrations in style.

Enjoy 20% off by using the code 20SCOTT and stock up for a great night ahead.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year, an unforgettable party tonight, and an amazing year ahead.

Big love to @mr.sausagesuae for bringing the flavour to the table. 🥂🔥

From my kitchen to your hearts Merry Christmas to you all! 🎄✨
May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable flavours shared with the ones you love. Here’s to good food, great company, and a season of warmth and generosity. Thank you for being part of this journey wishing you peace, happiness, and a delicious New Year ahead!

From my kitchen to your hearts Merry Christmas to you all! 🎄✨
May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable flavours shared with the ones you love. Here’s to good food, great company, and a season of warmth and generosity. Thank you for being part of this journey wishing you peace, happiness, and a delicious New Year ahead!

December in the UAE is peak season.
Cool nights, full terraces, and the city firing on all cylinders.
F1 lights up Abu Dhabi, Rugby Sevens brings the chaos, Dubai Fitness Challenge keeps the energy high and in the kitchens, we don’t slow down.
This is when food, sport, and lifestyle collide.
If you want pace, flavour, and atmosphere… this is the place to be.#chefontour

December in the UAE is peak season.
Cool nights, full terraces, and the city firing on all cylinders.
F1 lights up Abu Dhabi, Rugby Sevens brings the chaos, Dubai Fitness Challenge keeps the energy high and in the kitchens, we don’t slow down.
This is when food, sport, and lifestyle collide.
If you want pace, flavour, and atmosphere… this is the place to be.#chefontour

Taste of Abu Dhabi is back this weekend, and I’ll be firing up the pans live on stage sharing stories, flavour, and a few surprises straight from the Back of House. If you’re around, come say hi, grab a bite, and watch me cook in real time.
Let’s make it a weekend of good food, good people, and big energy.

@tasteofabudhabi #TasteOfAbuDhabi #ScottValentine #LiveCooking #AbuDhabiEvents #ChefsOfInstagram #FoodFestivalAD #BackOfHousePodcast #Eatertainment #uaefoodscene

Taste of Abu Dhabi is back this weekend, and I’ll be firing up the pans live on stage sharing stories, flavour, and a few surprises straight from the Back of House. If you’re around, come say hi, grab a bite, and watch me cook in real time.
Let’s make it a weekend of good food, good people, and big energy.

@tasteofabudhabi #TasteOfAbuDhabi #ScottValentine #LiveCooking #AbuDhabiEvents #ChefsOfInstagram #FoodFestivalAD #BackOfHousePodcast #Eatertainment #uaefoodscene

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