The coffee crew
Who needs a bite? These chefs rely on caffeinated beverages—for the most part.
“Other than the always available and mandatory coffee (or espresso), I like to reach for apples,” says Jeff Muldrow, executive chef at The Mather retirement community in Evanston, Ill. “My favorites are Arkansas Black, Candy Crisp and the Kandil Snap, but any apple will do in a pinch.”
“Is black coffee legit?” asks Shawn Noack, food and beverage director at Morningside Retirement in Fullerton, Calif.
Meanwhile, Shep Drinkwater, executive chef at Vi at Bentley Village in Naples, Fla., says he turns to good tea for a boost.