Surprised they'd be using junk while working in a top kitchen though.
BTW, no problem with him advocating on behalf of the hispanic chefs ~ there are quite a few of them ~ many of them moved into major kitchens after extensive stints onboard cruise ships.
At the same time you have to remember that as long as there are rich people they should be able to get visas.
You would be amazed at what happens before and after the rush. And if someone can't function during the rush, they are gone. So it's high-functioning druggies, alkys, queers and pervs until they burn themselves out (not all, but lots).
Tony is burned out and over the hill.
He needs to have a big cup of STFU and go back to charging owners of dying restaurants for a few months of hope that he can turn it around. That was his primary scan for years.
/johnny