cheffy

Intermediate 🍳 Food / Culinary

Definition

An ingredient, technique, or presentation that screams 'I went to culinary school' with unnecessary complexity or pretension. Often involves tweezers, foams, or deconstructed versions of simple foods.

Example Usage

The deconstructed Caesar with air-dried anchovy powder is a bit too cheffy for a casual lunch spot.

Origin

Modern restaurant industry slang, likely emerged in the 2000s

Fun Fact

The term is often used affectionately by chefs themselves to acknowledge when they've gone overboard with technique.

Source: Contemporary restaurant industry slang

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