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sketches from chefs of plates
sketches from chefs of plates
Larry Matthews Jr., right, owner/chef at Back Bay Grill in Portland, and dishwasher Franco Tucker visit before the dinner hour kicks in at the restaurant. The two have worked together for more than 20 years.
Tucker washes pots and other dishware during the dinner rush.
Tucker collects dirty dishes and utensils from the busy kitchen as other employees work on dinner orders.
Matthews plates food during a busy dinner hour.
Tucker shells English peas for a salmon dish while helping to prep for dinner.
Tucker wastes no time cleaning and clearing away dishes a role he's had at the restaurant for more than 20 years.
Clean plates, napkins and order slips are ready for action at Back Bay Grill.
