Michael Gaines Departs Central Kitchen
He's leaving at just three months in, and executive chef Thomas McNaughton will fly solo.
He's leaving at just three months in, and executive chef Thomas McNaughton will fly solo.
Pastry chef Shawn Gawle recently won the Best New Pastry Chefs honor from 'Food & Wine.'
Also, a chef shuffle at El Paseo.
Piccino chef Rachel Sillcocks announced last month that she'd be leaving her post, after a year of all-around accolades, reportedly because she was burned out and need a break. Now the Scoop brings word that Sillcocks has landed a plum...
Also, a chef shuffle and regime change at Palio d'Asti.
Also, there's a new wine director, Peter Birmingham.
It's Josh Lucas and Francis Hogan, who have both been there a while.
27-year-old Devin Gonzalez has taken the helm, and they're now doing Sunday brunch.
Many of the classic Southern dishes remain intact, don't worry. But now there's a tasting menu.
She replaces Dean Dupuis who left the kitchen in February.
Not quite a month in, the new Civic Center eatery Maestro (in the former Stars space at 555 Golden Gate Avenue) writes in to tell us that they've actually hired a new chef, and his name is Charles Armenta. Also,...
Mission: Southpaw BBQ (2170 Mission) has a new chef, Max Hussey, most recently in the kitchens at Epic Roasthouse and 25 Lusk. He's said to be improving the staples and adding some more classic Southern dishes as well. [Tablehopper] Also,...
Newly promoted executive chef Emmanuel Eng is behind it all.
Also, Ippuku in Berkeley is now doing a soba lunch menu.