Chef Daniel Monaghan

@thechefdaniel

Food-Smith with a heart for bold flavor who’s still playing with food.
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Chef Daniel is on the hunt for the most unique food in Redding, and the market definitely delivered. 👀🍴 ㅤ On this round, he found: 🥓 Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll from @breadbutcherscoldbrewers 🍟 Loaded Tallow Fries from @dj.smashburger 🍨 Ice Cream Nachos from @32below.icecream ㅤ Now we want to know, which one are you trying first? 👇 ㅤ Tag your foodie crew and come taste what makes Redding Public Market one of the most fun places to eat in town. ㅤ #ReddingPublicMarket #DowntownRedding #ReddingEats
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1 month ago
I’ve worked with chefs who’ve been doing this forever. Hunched over. Feet wrecked. Knees shot. And they still show up every day. I respect it. But it also made me realize— if I don’t start taking care of my body now, the kitchen will decide for me later. Experience shouldn’t cost you your health. #ChefLife #KitchenLife #LineCook #ProfessionalChef #CulinaryLife #BehindTheKitchen #KitchenCulture #ChefsOfInstagram
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3 months ago
Good food doesn’t always need to be complicated. Sometimes it’s just simplicity.
Good ingredients.
Intentionality.
A little rough around the edges. That’s what I love about Bird & Beef. The chicken sandwich just hits everything you want—
crispy, savory, a little sweet, packed with flavor. Simple food done right. #BirdAndBeef #ChickenSandwich #StreetFood #FoodCulture #ReddingCA
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1 day ago
Best way to cook fish, in my opinion— Get your sear first. About 70% of the way on the flat top. Build that crust. Lock it in. Then flip it and finish it in the oven. Just a couple minutes. That’s how you keep it balanced— good texture on the outside, properly cooked on the inside. Simple, but it matters. #ChefLife #CookingTips #Seafood #ChefTalk #KitchenSkills
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5 days ago
I’m on a mission to find the most unique food spots in Redding. Today we stopped by @nonispizzaredding at the @reddingpublicmarket and honestly… this place is doing things right. Three day fermented dough. Real depth of flavor. That balance of crunch, chew, spice, sweetness. You can tell there’s intention behind it. And that pepperoni, ricotta, hot honey combo? Insane. Really appreciate chef @augie.collins taking the time to walk us through what they’re building over there. Go support good people making good food. #ReddingCA #Pizza #FoodCulture #SupportLocal #ChefLife
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8 days ago
I remember when downtown felt quiet. A lot of businesses struggled because there just wasn’t enough people coming through. No energy. No movement. No real sense of life down here. But now… you can feel something changing. People are showing up. Restaurants are busy. The public market brought new energy into the area. There’s life downtown again. And honestly, it’s really exciting to watch happen. Huge shoutout to everyone involved in making downtown what is it today. Thank you for believing in Redding. @k2_development_companies @reddingpublicmarket @vivadowntownredding @odellcraftbbq @theparkredding @capitalrivers.haedrichgroup @reddingchamber @visitredding @fomo.cocktails and many more! #ReddingCA #DowntownRedding #Community #FoodCulture #SupportLocal
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8 days ago
One thing I really appreciate about Redding… is people are building cool things here. Stopped by Logic Cider & Ale House to learn more about what they’re doing, and you can tell there’s a real level of care behind it. High quality products. Intentional sourcing. Finding things that feel unique. That stuff matters. Really excited to see places like this continuing to grow in our community. #ReddingCA #SupportLocal #Cider #FoodCulture #Community
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9 days ago
Good food brings people together. That was the whole vision behind this. Local chefs, downtown Redding, music, tacos, people hanging out in the park. Texas-style brisket tacos, al pastor, a little mix of cultures and styles—just making food we’re excited about and sharing it with the city. Really grateful to be building stuff like this alongside good people. More coming soon. #TacosLosGringos #ReddingCA #ChefLife #FoodCulture #Community
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10 days ago
I know this isn’t for everyone. But there was a season where I just threw myself into it. More hours. More reps. More time in the kitchen. Because mastery doesn’t come from thinking about it— it comes from doing it. Over and over again. You can go at a steady pace… or you can compress time by putting yourself in it more. It’s a choice. Just know what you’re signing up for. #ChefLife #CulinaryJourney #Mastery #KitchenCulture #WorkEthic
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15 days ago
Early on, it’s not about the big stuff. It’s dishes. Peeling potatoes. Learning how to cut clean and fast. The simple things. But doing them well— that’s where everything starts. Take your time. Ask questions. Actually understand what you’re doing. Don’t just push through it. Be present with it. That’s how you build real skill. #ChefLife #KitchenBasics #CulinarySkills #LineCook #KitchenCulture
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16 days ago
This cinco de mayo is gonna be lit 🔥 Come and join us at whistle stop park from 6:00pm - 10:00 pm. There will be music, great hangs, and of corse excellent food. 🌮🇺🇸🤝🇲🇽. Follow : @craftandquality_food @tacos.los.gringos @thechefdaniel #redding #cincodemayoparty #popup #reddingfoodie
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16 days ago
🔥 CINCO DE MAYO POP-UP 🌮🎧 We outside this Tuesday at Whistle Stop Park ! DJ + TACOS = 🔥🔥🔥 But we need YOUR help… 👇 Which logo are you rocking with?? 1, 2, Or 3 Vote below ⬇️ Pull up, bring your people, and come eat 🌮 Tacos Los Gringos #CincoDeMayo #TacoPopUp #FoodTruckVibes #StreetTacos #DJPopUp SupportLocal
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17 days ago