Retired chef Fred Decker, who writes for Tasting Table, criticizes modern kitchen design trends, reflecting frustrations shared by many in his generation. His perspective highlights a generational divide in how kitchens are being built and equipped today. Decker argues that contemporary layouts and appliances often overlook practicality in favor of aesthetics. The piece explores why older homeowners and chefs feel disconnected from current kitchen standards.


Tasting Table's Fred Decker, a retired chef and boomer, has strong opinions about kitchen design, and his generation has some common gripes about recent trends.