3 people for almost 3 weeks means checked luggage for us… no desserts… no checked luggage… beam has a lot of rules!
Sad to learn of this…
During my visit there, he seemed to be working very hard in the kitchen, so I wonder if that was part of it.
story coming shortly on Eater…
Planning a visit, pronto…
I thought this was his restaurant. Didn’t realize he was just a hired gun.
sounds like a partnership and he’s opting out as it’s not going too great and they want to make something more mainstream?
that’s how I read “differing visions”. Straight outta Chef.
Riva: “We’re being reviewed by the most important critic in the city… Now suddenly you’re going to be an artist. Well, be an artist on your own time. It’s my restaurant.”
Carl Casper: “The kitchen is my domain. That was our deal.”
Riva: “The deal is now changed. Either you stay or you go.”
Carl Casper: “So you’re threatening to fire me now?”
Riva: “No, I’m telling what I’m prepared to do if you don’t cook my menu.”
Donski