Tuesday, June 10, 2008

My Favorite Chef: Chapter 2

Three guesses who was honored with the James Beard Foundation’s Rising Star Award this week?

You go, Gavin. Rock ‘em all.

Additional congrats to Daniel Boulud, who obviously knows talent when he sees it (and has been very graciously spreading the word about Gavin for the past year, even before hiring him on), and to the folks at Gramercy Park Tavern for getting the equally coveted Outstanding Restaurant Award. That was my favorite spot prior to Chef Kaysen’s arrival in town; feels good to know both my haunts are so highly regarded.

As long as I can still get a table, that is (wink, wink).