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Podcast: The Culinary Institute of America
Episode: Olive Oil in the Plant-Forward Kitchen Interview Series: Chef Daniel Olivella of Barlata Tapas Bar
Description: In this interview, Daniel Olivella discusses the role of olive oil in Spanish cuisines at his restaurant, Barlata Tapas Bar.
Daniel Olivella is the chef-owner of Barlata tapas bar in Austin, TX. A native of Barcelona, he has been cooking in the U.S. for the past 35 years. Daniel started his career in Chicago at family-owned restaurant La Paella in 1979 as an all-around family member. There, under the supervision of his French-raised uncle, he was trained on traditional French and Spanish service and food preparation. In Chicago he went on to work for the Lettuce Entertain You...