The Crate in the Corner…on why I left fine dining

In this episode, Richard reflects on a turning point while working in a Michelin-starred kitchen alongside two industry giants. What began as admiration slowly transformed into realization. Through the haze of endless service and the pursuit of recognition, he began to question the cost. The Crate in the Corner is a meditation on burnout, misplaced validation, and the moment we stop chasing what we never needed in the first place.