New Year's Change.

I was offered a new job last week; it was one that I had pursued for a while after I returned from NZ and was looking for gainful employment. That didn't materialize then, and honestly, I had given up on thinking that the chef was going to get things together to open a place, as there were multiple adversities he encountered. I needed to pay rent and took the job I have now, which has been fine-ish. I like the people I work with, the execution of things has left me upset in the past....

But with the new place, my high standards will be partially implemented, the level of ingredients used will be- in my opinion- the highest available, and getting to see a restaurant opening first hand is invaluable, as that is what I'd like to do someday.

So this opportunity came along, and I needed to take it I felt, to become a better cook, to meet more business contacts, and become culinarily relevant in this town after a seemingly too long "sabbatical".

The restaurant is called Emmer&Rye. It will be open officially February 1st!