David Mechlowicz

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Title: Culinary Purchasing Manager

Year you started at FN: Intern 2001, freelance 2001-2004, full-time 2005

Path at FN: Intern, freelancer, Culinary Purchasing Manager

Culinary education/background: Vocational hospitality high school, Sous Chef for four years at Christopher's Café (Colts Neck, N.J.), Head Expeditor for four years at Prime Steak & Sushi (Providence, R.I.), Associates degree in Culinary, Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Johnson & Wales University

Cuisine you're known for: Seasonal cuisine, depends what is in season and in the market that day

Favorite food: Chicken parm

Food you won't go near: Tuna from a can, and egg salad

Culinary inspiration: Jacques Pepin

Favorite show: Good Eats, and Iron Chef America

Do you prefer sweet foods or savory: Savory

If you were a condiment, what would you be: BBQ sauce because it has bold flavors and there are so many components in the sauce. It resembles my job!

Funniest behind-the-scenes story: Every day is funny!