Name: Nathan Leech (a.k.a. “Danger Dave”)
Position & Restaurant: Entrée Metier, Garde Manger at Snackbar
Hometown: Hills of Appalachia
Who is your favorite cook/chef? Vishwesh, duh!
What kitchen tool/utensil could you not live without? Fork!
How did you get into cooking? Accidental.
What is the best thing about your job? Co-workers and the food we serve.
What is your favorite flavor combo? Red meat and seafood.
Name three items in your fridge: Cheese, creole mustard, pork.
Where do you get your best recipe ideas? My head.
What is the best meal you’ve ever eaten? Shark steaks my mom made when I was like six.
Personal specialties: Makin’ messes!
Favorite Midnight snack: Fruity Pebbles.
Favorite Kitchen Music: Old skool rap & punk goes polka.
Who would you most like to cook for and what would you prepare? Jerry Jones (owner of Cowboys)—I would open a can of whoop-ass with a side of aioli.
Where do you like to dine in Oxford? My house!
What do you like best about Oxford? Eye candy.
Fried catfish: eat the tail or not? Do not eat tail!
