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Topchef Alumni Newsletter

  1. Closings
    Brian Malarkey Taking Gingham Off The Rack, Bringing Searsucker To L.A.Someone tell all the other Top Chefs to dust off the welcome mat.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  2. Chef Shuffles
    Exhausted by the High-Volume Scala’s, Jen Biesty Departs for Her Own GigThe ‘Top Chef’ alum is hoping to open a 60-70 seat Mediterranean spot.
    By Jay Barmann
  3. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Does Jen Carroll’s ‘Guest Sandwich’ for American Sardine BarSince the ambitious blonde rarely returns our phone calls, we can’t confirm or refute rumors, but that sandwich sure sounds delicious.
    By Collin Keefe
  4. Quote of the Day
    Stefan Richter Gets Ripped“The guy is a…bastard,” says C.J. Jacobson.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  5. Previews
    Juhu Beach Club Finds Space in Oakland’s TemescalThe ‘Top Chef’ alum finds a new location for her Indian-inspired eats after a space in the Mission fell through.
    By Jay Barmann
  6. Chef Shuffle
    Chris Crary Cheffing at Members-Only Beach Club; Gertler Pops Up Againex-Top Chef Contestant Chris Crary Finally Finds His Own Restaurant; Michael Gertler Still Has Not.
    By Tony Chen
  7. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Spike Mendelsohn Looking For a Place In Philly to Hang His FedorkaIt’s not the first time we’ve heard the Top Chef’testant was looking for a restaurant space here.
    By Collin Keefe
  8. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger Wishes She ‘Had aWill he get fixed up? That is the question.
    By Jay Barmann
  9. Bars
    Hi Tops, San Francisco’s First Gay Sports Bar, Opens This Week [Updated]And it has a menu from Top Chef alum Jamie Lauren.
    By Jay Barmann
  10. Mixocalypse
    Steve Livigni Planning Concept in VeniceThe concept will be similar to Black Market and also include menus by Antonia Lofaso.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  11. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Chris Crary Returns From Thailand, Will Hold Two Thai DinnersViceroy Santa Monica to present Thai diners October 21st and 28th.
    By Tony Chen
  12. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Bittersweet Pastry’s Opening DelayedDanielle Keene preparing to open new bakery in Pasadena
    By Tony Chen
  13. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Mike Isabella Cooking Crazy Good Italian Tonight at AmisHe’s back in Philly again, and this time he’s giving out free copies of his new book.
    By Collin Keefe
  14. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Sbraga Slings Drinks at Hop Sing Laundromat; Hosts Fellow Top Chef AlumThe “Top Chef” champ has to make good on a bet this weekend.
    By Collin Keefe
  15. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Ilan Hall Cooks Velociraptor Eggs With His Bacon-Powered Time MachineThe chef’s funny fake bio gets rejected but is too priceless not to print.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  16. Openings
    Elia Aboumrad and Pastry Chef Uyen Nguyen Opening Gorge Charcuterie and Wine BarThe two talents, one of whom worked under Robuchon, the other under Guy Savoy, met ten years ago while training in Paris.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  17. Barbecue
    Morgan’s Pier Hosts Kevin Sbraga For a Brazilian Barbecue TonightThe ongoing guest chef happy hour series brings the “Top Chef” champ to the riverfront tonight.
    By Collin Keefe
  18. Foodies With Benefits
    Brian Malarkey’s Enlightened Hospitality Opening Olubugo in UgandaThe restaurant’s proceeds will got AidChild’s efforts to care for children afflicted with AIDS in the notoriously discriminatory nation.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  19. Previews
    Yigit Pura’s Tout Sweet, RenderedSneak a peek at the upcoming patisserie, opening next month.
    By Jay Barmann
  20. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Jen Carroll Gets the Go-Ahead For Her Proposed West Village RestaurantRumors of her departure from her hometown are gaining traction.
    By Collin Keefe
  21. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Top Chef Alum Angelo Sosa Comes to Cook the Books at SbragaSosa’s coming to plug his new book.
    By Collin Keefe
  22. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Onetime Top Chef Finalist Brian Malarkey Eyes San Francisco ExpansionThe owner of the fabric-named empire in San Diego that includes Searsucker and Gingham may want to open something here at some point.
    By Jay Barmann
  23. Previews
    Yigit Pura’s Tout Sweet to Open August 25It will be on the third floor of Macy’s Union Square.
    By Jay Barmann
  24. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Jen Carroll’s Concrete Blonde Is Currently On HoldShe says she’s not giving up.
    By Collin Keefe
  25. Art Bites
    Stefan Richter Buys a BanksyThe Top Chef brought the artist’s Grannies home for his collection.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  26. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Stefan Richter Shares His Newfound HateCurrently, the Top Chef scoundrel despises food trucks and molecular gastronomy, and would rather eat in New York anyway.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  27. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Brian Malarkey’s Herringbone Opens May 23, With Amanda Baumgarten Cooking GlobalDouble the Top Chef action in San Diego!
    By Hadley Tomicki
  28. Truckin’
    Cherry Bomb Bus Pays Tribute to Bobcat Goldthwait; Rolls Up On theThe bus is coming to South Philly for an afternoon.
    By Collin Keefe
  29. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    What to Expect at Alex Reznik’s FiOLA, Due Downtown This SummerThe Top Chef plans a seasonal Northern Italy-meets-Southern California approach, with cocktails by Matt Biancaniello.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  30. Foodies With Benefits
    Huge Gang of Top Chef Vets Reuniting For Whole Pig Potluck at WilshireThe afternoon roast will benefit Share our Strength.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  31. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Fabio Viviani, Richard Blais Among Chefs Returning for Life After TopAlso, Jen Carroll and Spike Mendelssohn will be on it too.
    By Jay Barmann
  32. Rumor Mill
    Yigit Pura’s Tout Sweet Shop Will Be in Union Square, Possibly InsideThe long-awaited sweets shop from the ‘Top Chef: Just Desserts’ winner is due this summer.
    By Jay Barmann
  33. Look Who’s Popping Up
    Marcel Vigneron and Harutaka Kishi Popping Up at ‘The Coop’The two chefs are popping up over Easter weekend at Gonpachi to serve five brunch courses.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  34. Openings
    Market & Rye, from Chef Ryan Scott, Opens TodayScott is planning to open an even bigger version soon in Potrero Hill.
    By Jay Barmann
  35. Quote of the Day
    Nyesha Arrington Looks Back on Her First DayThe Wilshire chef nearly gave up on her career when she had to brunoise a case of peppers.
  36. Quote of the Day
    Isn’t It Bad Enough That the Person Now Has to Own a Guy Fieri Knife?A chef loses a Guy Fieri–approved keepsake in his kitchen, and he is pissed.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  37. Pre-Previews
    Juhu Beach Club Lands Permanent Location in the MissionPreeti Mistry has inked a deal for a spot on Mission between 17th and 18th.
    By Jay Barmann
  38. Chef Shuffles
    CJ Jacobson Resigns From The YardThe Top Chef vet says he has a new project coming this year.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  39. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Richard Blais Cooks for Campbell’s; Jen Carroll to Take Over the KitchenWhile Blais makes soup, Jen Zavala gets her food truck up and running.
    By Collin Keefe
  40. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Top Chefs Chew the Fat at Amis’ Industry NightTop Chef champs stole the show.
    By Collin Keefe
  41. Nonstaurants
    Juhu Beach Club to Go Permanent in the Mission, But Will Pop Up for Dinner First’Top Chef’ alum Preeti Mistry returns with a weekly dinner pop-up at La Victoria.
    By Jay Barmann
  42. Menus
    ink. is Inktroducing Michael Voltaggio’s $70 Tasting Menus in 2012The chef is attempting to bring the omakase experience to a wider audience.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  43. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Marcel Vigneron Brings Uni Flan and Nitro Dipping Dots to Gonpachi This WeekendThe Top Chef vet plans a kaiseki that will merge Japanese tradition with the space-age cooking the chef is known for.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  44. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Erik Hopfinger to Take Helm at Jake’s on Market, Coming Next YearJake’s is still set to take over 2223 in the Castro as of January.
    By Jay Barmann
  45. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Brian Malarkey Plans Gingham and GabardineNo, San Diego’s favorite Top Chef hasn’t run out of fabrics to name restaurants out of yet.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  46. Foodies With Benefits
    Top Chef Masters Reunite at Jardinière Tomorrow for CharityThey’re cooking a multi-course meal together for $1,000 a head.
    By Jay Barmann
  47. Top Chef Alumni Newsletter
    Marcel Vigneron Responds to Anthony Bourdain’s DisThe ‘Top Chef’ says he never claimed to be Dufresne or Achatz.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  48. Interviews
    Kevin Sbraga Talks Top Chef, Life Changing Experiences, andThe Top Chef winner’s restaurant debuts Saturday.
    By Collin Keefe
  49. Mediavore
    Michael Jackson’s Chef Gives Testimony; Top Chef Vets Opening EverywhereKai Chase says she was making lunch when she learned of the dire emergency.
  50. Mediavore
    S.F. Nightclub Parking Lots to Blame for Violence?; Friendly’s Filing for
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