Marcelo’s, Cambridge: Chef Marcel Croitoru

Best thing you’ve ever eaten?
Cameron Seafood’s hot and sour soup.

Other career you could have pursued?
None.

Favourite beverage?
Rye and scotch [but not together].

Beverage that once just about killed you?
Same as above.

Chef you’d most like to meet?
Mario Batali.

Favourite footwear (for the kitchen or otherwise)?
Birkenstocks.

Favourite ethnic food in Waterloo Region?
Cameron Seafood.

What scares you in a kitchen?
Lack of common sense.

Greatest failed recipe?
I would just say know your limits.

Something that gives you great pleasure?
Cooking, of course!

Croitoru's pasta mafalda.

A favourite teacher you’ve had?
One of my mathematics teachers.

Do you ride a bike?
Yes.

A moment in your life you’d like to have back?
Each and every day!

Where were you born?
Romania

Favourite band?
Depends on my mood.

Go-to late-night snack?
No snack … full meal!

Best thing about being a chef?
With long hours, being able to not look at the time!

Most dumbest purchase you’ve ever made?
Many. Way too many.

Favourite city?
Cambridge … of course!

TV chefs who annoy you?
None; they all have a gift and something to teach.

Would you describe yourself as sweet or savoury?
Probably closer to savoury.

Marcelo’s Restaurant
2435 Eagle St N, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7
Tel. (519) 650-4257
www.marcelos.ca