inGood Taste
Candid conversations with the dining scene’s most engaging chefs
Jim Brinkman, Executive Chef,
Hyeholde Restaurant
Hyeholde Restaurant
1516 Coraopolis Heights Rd.,
Moon Township; 412.264.3116,
hyeholde.com
On the Menu:
New American Cuisine
Recently, Bon Appetit named Pittsburgh the
best new food city of 2014. For the past few
years, Pittsburgh has become a hotbed of
trendy new restaurants with some of the
best chefs in the country. Last year, Bar Marco
made Bon Appetit’s Top 50 New Restaurants,
and in April, The Huffington Post claimed
Prantl’s burnt almond torte as the best cake
America has to offer. New restaurants are
popping up in neighborhoods north, east,
south and west of the city, and we want you
to know the chefs behind some of the best
food our region has to offer. We’ve added a
new department called “IN Good Taste” that
will feature candid conversations with the
dining scene’s most engaging chefs in your
area. In addition, we’ll feature the chefs’ favorite recipes online at icmags.com.
Enjoy!
Q&A
Why did you become a chef?
I became a chef because I have an affinity for
food. I’ve always been around great cooks
within my family. I have German, Polish and
Italian relatives—so my life was centered on
cooking, creativity and the family table.
What led you to work as a chef?
I had befriended a chef who did in-home
catering and I was hooked. I started
with pastries and began selling them to
restaurants, which led to baking wedding
cakes. I took an entry-level job in a local
restaurant and worked my way up to head
chef. I then decided I wanted a career as a
chef and I went to culinary school. It’s been
17 years since I came to Hyeholde.
Who has influenced your cooking
the most?
There are several people who have
influenced me throughout my career,
including chefs Alain Ducasse and Julia
Child, family members and the many
diners I’ve served and continue to serve.
Executive Chef Jim Brinkman
Favorite kitchen tool?
My hands!
Best advice for a novice?
Work in the industry first, because it’s not for
everyone—but it’s been the most rewarding
experience for me.
Favorite quick meal to prepare at
home?
Pasta with fresh ingredients of any kind,
fresh baked bread, salad and ice cream with
roasted fruit.
Favorite place to eat within walking
distance of Hyeholde Restaurant?
My own backyard with neighbors.
Next dining trend?
Small neighborhood eateries.
Dine al fresco style at Hyeholde
Restaurant’s patio dining.
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Visit us online
For one of Executive Chef Jim Brinkman’s fave recipes, go to
icmags.com/recipe