Gemotions

“A culinary wasteland.” Those words, the critic's assessment of his beloved bistro, were etched into Chef Kenji's brain. He gripped the edge of the counter, knuckles white. The bitterness gnawed at him. He would not let this stand.

He didn’t speak a word. He looked at his entire staff, their faces were all very hopeful. He had to be strong. He would not let this critic ruin his life.

He knew what he had to do. He closed the restaurant for three weeks. He was going to rebuild. He was going to show them all.