San Antonio culinary professionals weigh on FX hit The Bear's depiction of the food business

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Six San Antonio foodservice pros give their perspectives on the show's accuracy and what they think the show conveys to viewers outside the industry. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX TheBear TheBearFX SanAntonioFood SanAntonioRestaurants restaurant

is so spot-on that Carmy's emotionally driven outbursts have reportedly triggered PTSD in foodservice veterans.has unleashed a powerful mainstream representation of the stresses and strains endured by the nation's foodservice workers.

The eight-episode dramatic series follows Carmy Berzatto , a young chef from the fine-dining world, as he returns to Chicago to run his family's sandwich shop after the death of his brother. The show is full of details familiar to those who have worked in restaurants: from the plastic quart tub the main character chugs water from to the constant shit-talking amongst co-workers. Beyond those, the show unflinchingly depicts the pressure that drives many restaurant workers to addiction and isolation — whether it's to dull the noise or to keep up with the fast-paced environment.

The series is so spot-on that Carmy's emotionally driven outbursts have reportedly triggered PTSD in foodservice veterans. For some, the show can be a reminder of the screaming, harassment, sexism, overinflated egos and overwork they endure on the job.'s accuracy and what they think the show conveys to viewers outside the industry.

 

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