Chef Michael Callahan

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Michael Callahan

ChefTom: Great Steak

Wow, Chef, that was a truly GREAT steak last night. The whole meal was a hit, but that steak was killer. Your combination of steak rub and balsamic reduction were spot on. Mel and I really appreciated the invitation.

Thanks

Tom

Saturday, 10 July 2010

oldf4driver: Great Class & Great Meal

Tonight I had the honor of attending Michael's class on pasta making. Wow! Good lesson, good fellowship, and the best meal that I've had in Bethel!

Sunday, 30 May 2010

FloridaNative: Cal's Caldillo

Hi Chef Cal We really enjoyed this, and though I didn't have the 'right' ingredients, I really do mean it when I say it was one of the best recipes I've ever made from recipezaar, and I'm glad I got to adopt you during Pick-A-Chef and make this recipe. We really enjoyed it. It will go in my FAVORITES FOR 2010 cookbook. Blessings Kitty aka FloridaNative

Posted on RecipeZaar "Z" mail -- re-posted with permission

Friday, 16 April 2010

AKeezer: Something To think About

You should try making Indian Taco's. It's just fry bread topped with taco meat, cheese,lettuce and whatever else you would suggest. It's great and everyone will love it.

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Thanks for the suggestion! We'll give it a try.

Chef Callahan

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Donna Bach: YKHC Director of Public Relations

I too am very impressed with the food selection at YKDRH and am very pleased with the contributions Chef Callahan has provided not just to the dietary and food staff at the hospital but also his contributions with the Hooper Bay Subregional clinic Grand Opening and this year's 2009 Employee Appreciation Picnic/BBQ. I recently had the Thai Tuesday seafood meal with potstickers and fried rice and found the meal delicious, nutritious, great proportions, and filling to keep me charged throughout the day. I honestly think that the YKHC dietary selection with price, variety, and immediate and awesome customer service by dietary staff outshines any other food service outfit in the delta. Many thanks Chef Callahan for your enthusiasm, leading a team, and feeding folks in our region. Keep up the great work! I can't wait to see what else is featured on the menu. Keep up the great work!

Wednesday, 07 October 2009

Johnny: One more thing...

I was impressed by the selection of books and other gourmet selections you have on your site. I purchassed the Medeterranian Feast last night. I cannot wait for it to arrive!

Thanks,

Johnny

Monday, 28 September 2009

Johnny: Great Site

Hey Chef, I really enjoy this site. I especially like your restaurant reviews. This is one site I checked out prior to moving to Bethel and going to work for YKHC. Keep up the good work in the cafeteria. I cannot wait to check our Mexican Mondays!

Sunday, 27 September 2009

Guest: We are thrilled to have you here!

Chef Callahan,Your food is impeccable. Taste is outstanding. It is amazing to see what you have done in such a short period of time here. For the first time, I look forward to lunch in our cafeteria.

Spencer Hamons

Thursday, 06 August 2009

Guest: hospital food

Thanks Chef.

Super changes. Great food. Before you arrived the hospital caffeteria was the last place I wanted to eat!

Quyana

Sunday, 05 July 2009

Guest: thank you!

You continue to surprise and delight us with the new menu items at YK Cafe. The polenta today was wonderful. When are you going to serve the pulled pork fajitas again? They were a treat! Thanks for all the great work you are doing and the changes you are making. They are most welcomed and appreciated.

another grateful YK employee :)

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Quyana for the compliment!

Now that I know you like the Fajitas I'll be sure to revisit them soon!

Chef Michael

Thursday, 02 July 2009

Guest: enrollment spe***t

awesome fish head soup

Quyana

Shirley Kowchee

Cool, I'm glad the Fish Head Soup was a hit!

I am anxious to do more with local foods. I'm waiting for someone to share some of that "Elder Knowledge" I keep hearing about, especially when it comes to Yupik food. Anyone interested in mentoring an old chef with a loving heart for local customs and tradition?

Quyana...

Chef Michael

Thursday, 25 June 2009

Necie Cole: Cafe YK

My spirits continue to rise just by reading the menu each day! And when I partake I feel like I have died and gone to heaven. I love b***g able to taste something and to look forward to a good meal. After 5 years here I have basically given up cooking, gained 40 lbs. and exist on food that is tasteless, out of a big-box freezer bag and the same all over town. So your arrival has certainly given me an uplift and has rekindled an interest in cooking. Keep up the good work and again, welcome. Necie Cole

Thursday, 18 June 2009

Guest: Geez...

Geez... you are making my mouth water! Thanks for the tasty addition. I enjoyed peeking at your website.

Lori...

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Guest: Thank You

Michael

Thank you for the delicious lemon chicken and the crab meat on the salad bar with peas was great thanks for making our lunch time more cheerful and to look forward to any plans to do a grill chicken fillet???

Christine...

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Guest: No, you cannot have him...

No Hiren, you cannot have him. We just adore what Chef Michael has been doing for us here at YK in Bethel, Alaska. The only down side is that the lines are much longer in Cafe YK now that Michael is here.

Thanks Michael, the food is great!

Jen

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Hiren Basheer: Come back to CA soon...

I a word -- Wow!I've been to two events now catered by Chef Callahan. Each time both the food and service were exceptional.Chef Callahan is a culinary genius. Don't hire him if you are just looking for run-of-the-mill familiar selections. What you will find with this chef is ever-changing menus of freshly created selections that are not overly complicated yet tantalize the pallet. My current favorite from this event has to be the sea bass, which was served with a yellow corn sauce. The fish was cooked to perfection. The sauce was bright colored, but the flavor was subtle enough to compliment the entre.To a person, we each enjoyed our evening fare. All the deserts we shared were extraordinary. From the Chocolate cake to the house-made sorbets you won't be disappointed. What's this I hear Chef Callahan is moving to Alaska? Don't stay too long we'll miss you!

Thursday, 07 May 2009

Guest: Great Chef

I was super happy with the way everything came out last night. You're a great chef and I would definately look forward to working with you again! Chef Tanya

Monday, 06 April 2009

Beverly: Wonderful Wedding Reception

Hi Michael,

What an amazing job you & your team did at our wedding Saturday... THANK YOU! You really are fabulous Michael!

You consistently went the extra mile and it showed. The original and creative touched and the detail in everything was awesome.

I loved the "cafe"! Your ability to pull out exactly what I wanted and make it happen is a skill that not many have or care enough to develop. You are original and exceptional! I hope that you realize what an amazing person and businessman you are. I feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity to get to know you and your work. I will highly recommend you to anyone.Thanks again Michael.

Fondly,

Beverly

Friday, 31 October 2008

Linda Hickey : Nice Event

Dear Michael,

Thank you for such a nice event. We were more than pleased with your staff and most especially the food. Michael, the food was nothing short of AMAZING..... Everyone loved it! We absolutely would love to work with you again and I will be sure to refer anyone I know that needs a caterer to the Cantering Caterer in San Francisco -- for sure *wink*

Thank you very much!!

Linda Hickey

Friday, 31 October 2008

Guest: Great Party!

Saturday's party in North Beach was a great success!

My guests were very pleased and I got many compliments on the food and service, which I passed on to Scott, Jen and the team, who were all really terrific.

In fact, the Mayor told me he thought it was a great party.

Thanks again for letting me participate. I had a great time!

Best,

Preston

Friday, 31 October 2008