2 posts tagged “"chef du jour"”
....well, Jennifer James' newest gig, anyway:
How could you not, given a comfortable and laid-back atmosphere such as this photo, with Jennifer and Nellie in full swing, cranking out plates for the eager small group of patrons just feet away:
I just received the new monthly menu and am including it here for your salivation... enjoy!
It begins like this,
"Albuquerque, NM, August 27—Back from a nearly a year-long sabbatical, Jennifer James returns to the Albuquerque culinary scene! "
Then, for a whole page, it talks about travels, family experiences, and Jennifer's own local history before finally alluding to a new collaboration with her old mentors at Chef du Jour.
Beginning September 6th with a pre-fixe menu, the cooking gets started. But how long does it last? Is she in the kitchen for good? Is she buying the place? These questions are not answered easily by reading the press release, and frankly, I hope for more from Jennifer in the local business scene, but perhaps this is just the start. Once I get Kelly on the phone I hope to clear some of this up, but for now you can just drool over the menu and call for your reservations.....
UPDATE: I got Jennifer on the phone and found out some excellent details - the trio of Kelly Burton, Nellie Bauer, and Jennifer James is entering a partnership with the owners of Chef du Jour (Buddy Murzyn, Ralph Garcia, and Heather Caine) to bring the experience of Graze and Restaurant Jennifer James back to the lovely exibition kitchen at Old Town's "most neglected" restaurant. The old sous-chef, Deb, is leaving but everyone else is still on board, and I think it will be a fanstastic revision. Not that I didn't love Deb - I wonder where she is going!?
Chef du Jour
247-8998
Pre-fixe menu for the grand unveiling weekend is $60, including wine but not including tax or tip.
