Behind The Line: 1 Bleu in Bal Harbour

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Jacob Katel
Chef Mark Militello behind the line
Mark Militello is to South Florida cuisine what Muddy Waters is to Chicago Blues, an originator of the art form. As a member of the "Mango Gang" alongside Norman Van Aken, Douglas Rodriguez, and Allen Susser, Chef Mark helped pioneer "New World" cuisine, the South Florida marriage of refined technique and regional influence. That was Miami in the 1980's.

Nowadays Mark is the Executive Chef at the Regent Bal Harbour, which means he's in charge of all culinary operations on the property including 1 Bleu restaurant and the View Bar. Here are some recent Tuesday night pictures from the kitchen of 1 Bleu.
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Oysters wrapped in shoestring potatoes, fried, and served with caviar
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A Militello specialty
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Care for some wine with that cheese?
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Prepping bottle service.
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Bean counting, number crunching, and the bottom line
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Exotic salts? I had no idea
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That is so cool
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Food's eye view
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Makin it happen
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The line is of the essence
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Chef Larry LeValley, running the pass, has worked with Mark for years

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You got served
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Gon fishin
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Asparagus
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Wrappin it up
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