Hi,
I am writing to let you know that myself and the rest of the “Rupperts Team”
will be leaving Viridian effective January 31, 2006. Extreme creative and
management differences make this announcement necessary. The past year and
particularly the last few months since the restaurant has opened have been
fabulous. However, the direction that the owners of Viridian are choosing
to take the restaurant in will change both the style and substance that we
have worked to create. Inevitably there will be significant changes to the
food, wine, and style of service.
It has been an honor working with the dedicated and talented staff who have
made Viridian an exceptional experience. I want to thank all of you for
your incredible support of Viridian over the last few months.
In addition to myself, John Cochran my consultant, Derrick Bullock the
general manager, and Kenan Forman who created the wine list, will be
leaving Viridian. We all look forward to our next venture, building on what
we created at Viridian. In the interim, I can be reached at Flowers at
Relish through email, j.sidralane@verizon.net or at 202 234 4598.
Hope to see you soon!
Sidra
