Under the Toque: Anita Lo Has a Crazy Week; Mr. Chow Goes to Court
Whitney Aycock has taken over the kitchen at East Village organic vegetarian mainstay Counter.
[NY Times]
Anita Lo has had a topsy-turvy week. A fire broke out at Annisa, causing the restaurant to close indefinitely for renovations just days before she won her episode of Top Chef Masters, the first win for a New Yorker on the show.
[Eater]
Aaron Sanchez of Centrico and Paladar will star in the Food Network's Chefs Vs. City, a show that pits a chef against a local foodie in what the show's website refers to as "the ultimate foodie tour."
[Eat Me Daily]
Mr. Chow of the eponymous restaurant is suing executive chef Philippe Chow (formerly Chau) for changing his name, inciting brand confusion, and taking credit for dishes that Mr. Chow actually invented.
[Grub Street]
Kyle Bailey, the third chef to helm Allen & Delancey, is leaving the restaurant, as is the pastry chef, Tiffany MacIsaac, who has worked there since the opening. Owners Mary Feldman and Dick Friedberg are in the process of finding replacements.
[Grub Street]
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My, my, my, such divalicious behaviors behind the kitchen counter! Who knew?
Posted On: Thursday, Jul. 9 2009 @ 6:31PM
