Chef's Popup Prep: From Grocery Run to Gourmet Grub

Local Chef Violet Witchel Prepares for Boston Popup Boston, MA – Chef Violet Witchel, known for her Dense Bean Salads, recently documented her preparations for a popup event at Le Rosier Bakery on Newbury Street. The event, held on May 18th, saw Witchel and her team of three chefs meticulously prepare 200 salads. The video shows the team unloading groceries, organizing ingredients, and carefully portioning the salad into individual containers. Witchel emphasizes the importance of mixing in small batches to ensure even distribution of the dressing, a lesson learned from previous popups. "Last popup I found mixing things in large batches made the dressing distribute unevenly," Witchel explains in the video. "This time we mixed everything in small batches and it came out so much better." The video also highlights the team's collaboration and camaraderie, showcasing the supportive atmosphere of the kitchen. The popup was a success, with pre-orders guaranteeing a smooth operation and walk-ups welcomed until sold out. The event offered sun-dried tomato and chopped Italian flavors, with limited dairy-free and vegetarian options. The video concludes with Witchel's friend testing a special espresso cold foam Americano for the popup, adding a delightful touch to the culinary narrative.