Chefs

Chris Jones Packs Knives, Richie Farina is Top Chef de Cuisine at Moto

Chris Jones.
Chris Jones.

A couple of weeks ago we mentioned the rumor that Chris Jones was out at Moto, and Homaro Cantu’s firm denial that Jones (for whom he had nothing but praise) had been let go… along with his non-denial that Jones was gone. Eater reports that it’s now confirmed that Jones has left the restaurant after several years to take a “sabbatical” while he considers other opportunities brought to him by the combination of Top Chef fame and experience at one of America’s most quirkily fascinating and imaginative kitchens. Meanwhile, his Top Chef castmate, Richie Farina, steps into Jones’ shoes in the position of Chef de Cuisine. We wish both well and will be interested to see where their new opportunities take them. [Eater]

Chris Jones Packs Knives, Richie Farina is Top Chef de Cuisine at Moto