I spent the day working in a 2-star Michelin restaurant where dinner costs $300. I sliced sashimi, made dessert, and was shocked by the kitchen's calm vibe.

I spent the day shadowing chef Michael Cimarusti and his staff at Providence in Los Angeles.

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• I spent the day shadowing chef Michael Cimarusti and his staff at Providence, a two-star Michelin restaurant. 
• I helped make chocolate, sliced sashimi, and spoke to everyone from the prep cooks to head chefs.
• I was wowed by how calm the kitchen felt throughout the day, and how essential every person was to its success.

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