the restaurant’s business was grossing $500,000 a year before he was on Top Chef and $4,000,000 after he was on Top Chef. http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/27/top-chef-fabio-viviani-lawsuit/ (53 replies, last updated by James Cristinian November 16, 2009)

ingredients that developed out of discussion about The Water Grill. It seemed worthy of a larger conversation. The basic idea is that chefs routinely use added fats in composing dishes that are nowhere mentioned in the menu... (11 replies, last updated by Tom Meg October 23, 2002)

- not too reserved, not too arrogant, not too “sweet” (the women – and I’m female). I think with Besh and Symon they have both – the right personalities and the great chefs. They will keep them both... (16 replies, last updated by Kajikit November 7, 2007)

into the kitchen and started cooking, which was probably the bravest thing I’d ever done.’ Admittedly, there were teething problems. The older, male chefs were unhappy with and resentful of her presence; one disgruntled... (10 replies, last updated by ChefJune November 21, 2009)

And Michael wins! That gives him 4 EC wins and 6 “High” positions. Lots of color on that progress chart! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Chef_season_6#Contestant_progress And Eli’s getting bashed – could... (166 replies, last updated by momjamin November 17, 2009)

Actually Sweet Tomatoes had to change their name to Three Tomatoes because of a copyright infringment lawsuit. They have a new chef and the food has done a 180. The line to eat there is very long and it is well worth the wait. As... (4 replies, last updated by Tim D May 12, 2002)

. For a stunned moment I actually believed him, as that is what happened about 2 years ago to the location nearer to my home. Of course, they never actually started to build the store due to protests and lawsuits from the... (1 reply, last updated by Peter November 18, 2003)

namesake Feenie’s. Lawsuits to follow. Do not know if either restaurant has suffered. Feenie was replaced by another Canadian chef who was formerly at Gordon Ramsey’s restaurant in NYC...good article from I think the New... (3 replies, last updated by italianlover December 11, 2007)

Fran’s has a diner beneath them and is also involved in an ongoing lawsuite against the hotel. However, I’m pretty sure that Fran’s doesn’t do the onsite catering. The executive chef appears to be Shane... (2 replies, last updated by tvh December 21, 2006)

entree and it was equally stupendous. The entrees were both very good. Shared the chocolate bread pudding, which was good, though I usually save my calories for desserts made by a pastry chef. The one negative was the hardwood... (0 replies, last updated by shellymck November 10, 2007)

or pay. How many media savvy owners/chefs keep tabs on all of their customers, every night of the week? I’m guessing if a place sucks, most of us could walk in with media credentials around our neck, a laptop on the table,... (13 replies, last updated by JCap July 7, 2007)

)...does anyone know his background as a chef? Just curious...thanks... (8 replies, last updated by erica October 6, 2006)

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary last night at Sent Sovi in Saratoga. The chef's tasting dinner with wine lived up the restaurant’s well deserved reputation for excellent food and lovely service. I wish that were... (2 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong April 19, 2001)

Personally – if I lived in NYC I wouldn’t eat there EVER. Old habits die very hard. Also the surfeit of managers was ridiculous. The owner was just too nice for his own good. And the other manager who was also part... (54 replies, last updated by Wolfie G October 4, 2008)

I’m not sure what you mean by “capture the flavor” but if you mean New Mexican, you’ve got a great start on a list. Geronimo is undergoing a lot of turmoil, chef/owner and partner skipping town, avoiding... (4 replies, last updated by Joshdent June 15, 2007)