Orange Box’s Scott Welsch, Part Two: Morels in Paris and Pho in KC

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As chef and caterer Scott Welsch explained yesterday, he’s hoping to be an oasis in the food deserts around the city. Today, the owner of Orange Box (2700 Jarboe) talks about why he won’t eat freshwater fish and what has him trying to sneak into the kitchen at Pho KC. And tomorrow, he’ll share his dream drinking and eating destination.

The Pitch: What’s your favorite ingredient?

Welsch: Garlic – it goes with everything. I had garlic ice cream. It was delicious. They candied it. You knew it was garlic, but it wasn’t strong. I loved a chilled garlic soup. Garlic is like salt and pepper and wheat. It’s the basis of our tastes.