Analysis: Local Chef Plies His Craft

If you happen to be a multicolored ortolan, then a nest in a country club is an ideal nest for you. Thursday, White Red and Butter held a culinary event at the country club on E. Gape Creek Road in Greer.

What popular cajan dishes keep diners munching, smiling, and coming back? Creations like gumbo, po’boy,  jambalaya, red beans and rice, shrimp and grits, and dirty rice are always crowd-pleasers.

No wonder certain chefs are celebrities. Who gets super excited about their accountant, mechanic, or plumber? It seems that this level of enthusiasm is preserved for gifted chefs.

By now, Michael Sibert could have become accustomed to flashing lights, crowds, and raves about his offerings. But he seems to be taking it all in stride.

Once you’ve tasted his dishes, anticipation runs away with you. The brain, it turns out, has the powerful capacity to predict imminent treats.

It's instructive to study the body language of approaching diners, clients at tables, and crowds buzzing about after dinner.

It doesn’t take long to realize that you’re on to something good. No wonder Sibert is acclaimed.