zoramargolis Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 The specific quote in announcing Roberto as Chef of the Year in America and Al Dente as one of the Best New Restaurants: And, after four decades, Roberto Donna of Al Dente in Washington, DC, proves himself still to be the best Italian chef in America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.R. Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 How does John Mariani still have a job? There is no doubt that Roberto Donna is a fabulous chef, but dropping a line like "..habit of leaving before the paint dries..." without any context is outrageous. ETA - I am not saying that Chef Donna is undeserving (although it's a stretch). He certainly is one of the top 3 Italian Chefs in this city, and probably one of the top 30 working in the US today. And I am happy that he is working, and would happily spend my money in an establishment where he had no ownership interest. He has to work to pay back those to whom he is who he is indebted. My point was the quote above comes off as whimsical, when the reasons for those restaurant closings was anything but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I wonder how many free meals that took? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Roberto, I congratulate and salute you! Timpano, rockfish puttenesca, fried zucchini flower, soft shell crab,caponata, pillow pasta with ricotta and spinach, another ricotta and spinach dish in a black cast iron skillet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 How does John Mariani still have a job? There is no doubt that Roberto Donna is a fabulous chef, but dropping a line like "..habit of leaving before the paint dries..." without any context is outrageous. I was more put off by the line about how he's "working his pants off". . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Not to be picky, but "Chef of the Year" is a very different thing from "Best Chef in America." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 How does John Mariani still have a job? There is no doubt that Roberto Donna is a fabulous chef, but dropping a line like "..habit of leaving before the paint dries..." without any context is outrageous. https://www.facebook...&type=1 A+B+C < D As to what C stands for, I'll leave that up to you. Isn't it amazing how fucking smart I am? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Not to be picky, but "Chef of the Year" is a very different thing from "Best Chef in America." You are right--it was a "headline shortcut" that I wasn't crazy about immediately after I put it up, but once I had, I couldn't go back and change it. The moderator of this forum is welcome to fix it if he wishes to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 You are right--it was a "headline shortcut" that I wasn't crazy about immediately after I put it up, but once I had, I couldn't go back and change it. The moderator of this forum is welcome to fix it if he wishes to. [(No harm) done!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 How does John Mariani still have a job? There is no doubt that Roberto Donna is a fabulous chef, but dropping a line like "..habit of leaving before the paint dries..." without any context is outrageous. ETA - I am not saying that Chef Donna is undeserving (although it's a stretch). He certainly is one of the top 3 Italian Chefs in this city, and probably one of the top 30 working in the US today. And I am happy that he is working, and would happily spend my money in an establishment where he had no ownership interest. He has to work to pay back those to whom he is who he is indebted. My point was the quote above comes off as whimsical, when the reasons for those restaurant closings was anything but. And lets hope that he is paying those he owes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 The latest from Tim Carman "Are You Willing To Cover Roberto Donna's Debts?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 The latest from Tim Carman "Are You Willing To Cover Roberto Donna's Debts?" I am sure Donna will make sure his reported salary stays low. I wonder why they don't go after his assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad.mich Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 These two are perfect for each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lekkerwijn Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Clearly I have been watching way too much Sandy coverage over the past three days. I am wondering if anyone else has noticed that Roberto Donna and NJ Governor Chris Christie are long lost twins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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