You all know that we recieved the honors. You read about it here. You may have even read the numerous comments, here. In fact, my faithful readers probably read the dessert section of the article when he published it for the fist time; a year ago, because I quoted it. I’ve done so much with my menu since then, and without looking a gift horse in the mouth, I do wish he had said as much. Frankly, I am awesomely proud of my restaurant. It is my home and my life. My friends are all there, and they’ve worked hard to put this restaurant on the top of the heap, in a town with a lot of eateries. I know I’m a cog in a machine that has many fluidly moving parts; creating an experience, not just a dish, or a drink, or a clean table. We look beyond the this and the that to the how and the why. That’s why we took Food Dude’s first review and used it as a tool to get better. 3 1/2 stars? That’s a half a star room for improvement. So okay okay you get it. I think we’re the best. This isn’t hubris…well maybe it is hubris but I really believe it to be true. Sure, it’s not the New York Times or the Michelin Guide; but this isn’t New York or Europe, it’s Portland. This award is a big deal in a town where bloggers rule. So thanks Food Dude, if you’re reading. Come in again and have some of the new desserts. I’ve been hearing they’re pretty good. Also; thanks Chef Jack, for believing we all could do it, and for pushing us to do so. You rule.
Ten-01 named Food Dude’s Restaurant of the Year.
4 February 2009 | Ten 01, jack yoss, news | 13 Responses
Last Modified: 15 March 2009 @ 10:40
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Nice!! Awesome work guys! I kinda wish I was still back there taking some of the credit too!
@ B-Wize- So do we…we need you to fire that Halibut on table 12!!
@B-Wize you were there man. You showed me the ropes and we kept pushing harder. Crickets or no crickets man. Also thanks to all of the S.A.’s, dishwashers and cooks who made it happen who will never be mentioned! Someone had an idea, you guys made it happen day in and day out.
Just throw that shit on the grill, nig!
That’s awesome… we can’t wait to come up and visit you again and taste your wares. I’m following you on Twitter now, too.
@ Scott- Thanks Scott, look forward to seeing you again!
There’s not a more deserving restaurant in Portland and your desserts are always top notch. The liquored up chocolates are really good btw.
Hopefully the ladies of lovelyhulahands will be able to organize and get in soon for lunch.
@ Michelle- Thanks Michelle for the support and thanks for reading. Hope to see you gals soon!!
Hey Perezident and mrjeffmccarthy, I’m proud to have been a part of all this, and am looking forward to a few more awards between the both of us! See you in March, yo!
I love all you guys! I still wonder how I got so lucky to work with such an awesome crew. I love how pissed I look, and the look on two fingers’ face, like, “Damn, girl!”
all your pretty faces make me puts me hands in me pants.
Food Dude is reading; I’m glad to say your desserts are always top notch
You remind me I need to get in for some desserts again.
@ food dude- thanks fir reading!! I’ll be changing up the menu over the next few weeks so stay tuned!!