In the last several years, upscale tasting menus have seemingly multiplied throughout the city, and nearly all are orchestrated by young, ambitious chefs serving avant-garde menus - with triple-digit price tags to match. [...] as places like Saison, Benu, Sons & Daughters and Atelier Crenn elbow their way into diners special-occasion plans, a certain dining Darwinism stipulates that an older generation must fade away. Onetime four-star palaces Fleur de Lys and Fifth Floor both closed this year, following in the footsteps of the dearly departed Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton and Tommy Toys. Game will keep the plush chairs, tablecloths and carpets of its predecessor, but the space has been modernized with a larger bar, open windows and a series of whimsical paintings by Michael Brennan depicting animal heads on human bodies. Diners will see carts of trussed birds rolling through the dining room, perhaps behind a wine cart serving wines by the glass. [...] he was an integral part of both chefs restaurants, was one of the top chefs in the Bay Area, and mentored countless young cooks. A wave of chefs, restaurateurs and diners mourned his death, writing thoughtful memories of his skills, his good nature, his sense of humor and his dedication to his craft. Steve Grealish of Shanghai Kellys captured LHommedieus easygoing nature nicely: We knew he was a heavyweight in the S.F. fine dining world, but youd never know it when he came in with line cooks, bartenders, bus people or Michael Mina. #SF #News #49ers
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 06:28:13 +0000
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