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Is There Enough Spice in Spice Market?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
IAN WINSLADE WORKS WELL WITH OTHERS: this photo is from his days in Bluepointe’s kitchen.
Photo: Louie Favorite/AJC
Today’s review of Spice Market in the Living section takes a look (or bite) at the differences between the New York mothership and our new Atlanta locale. You can read the review here.
Frankly, having been to both I can honestly say that Ian Winslade’s efforts are superior to what I had in New York, but Winslade is the kind of chef that will go the extra mile when needed. And he’s no stranger to cocktail clutching crowds: he was Bluepointe’s exec chef during that restaurant’s Bobby-and-Whitney heydey.
Chefs who own their own restaurants obviously have more control of their own kitchen than someone like Winslade, who copies a menu that is close to that of New York’s, and works closely under the eye of chef-owner Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Some chefs thrive in this kind of environment, others hate the lack of autonomy.
Bruno Menard has proven he can handle the reigns at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead (he’s garnered two Beard nominations in so many years); Richard Blais seems very at home at Tom Catherall’s Home.
Who’s you favorite corporate chef? Who’s you favorite chef owner? Have you been to Spice Market? What did you think?
Just a note: Look for my blog to return on Monday, July 28, when I return from vacation.
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By First Responder
July 11, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
The best spices are the ones I use at home in my own kitchen to create meals for my perfect family. Why would I want to go out when I can make everything spicier at home? OK, we got that out of the way. Now - on to the real responses……..
By Christi or Tami or Debbie
July 11, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
LOL…you forgot something 1st responder. These spices are used every weekend in the family kitchen w/your adoring husband that you’ve had 20 plus years of marital bliss.
By Maniac is accurate
July 11, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
So, where you going? (Hey, I don’t want the room number or anything) You know, in general. And when you go on vacation, what kind of dining out do you do? Can you turn off the inner critic and just enjoy? Inquiring minds and all …
By Jason
July 11, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
My fave chef/owner is Kevin Rathbun. His dishes are creative, fresh, and usually incredible, yet he is approachable and appears to really appreciate his customers. He is one of the few chefs in Atlanta who doesn’t aspire to take his game to NYC or LA. Looking forward to trying Spice Market.
By I second that
July 11, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this
yes, Kevin Rathbun rocks.
By Co STAR
July 14, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
Bruno Menard!! Baby he has been gone 5 years-romance has gone to your head.