DonRocks Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 There has been a flurry of activity lately which, when taken as a whole, is fairly substantial: Adam Curling has left Citronelle as Assistant Sommelier, and is now at BLT Steak, where he'll be replacing sommelier Dan Warrilow, who will be leaving to open the Los Angeles branch, reportedly running behind in their opening schedule. Replacing Adam as the new Assistant Sommelier at Citronelle will be David Hale, who's coming to the area from Indianapolis. Persistent rumors have been circulating about a high-profile mixologist/sommelier leaving a well-known restaurant. They are false. But there are two blockbusters that I can confirm: Kathy Morgan, a mere Champagne-pour away from having become the only Master Sommelier in the Washington, DC area, has left 2941 to pursue her studies. Go Kathy! After ten years, Doug Mohr will be stepping down from Vidalia in the next few weeks, moving on to a position at Henry Wine Group. The reason? His sons are now nine and eleven, and after ten years of keeping restaurant hours, he simply wants to spend some more time with his family. Cheers, and good luck to everyone. Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathal Armstrong Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Is it Todd?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Is it Todd?? Nope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathal Armstrong Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Too bad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmboy Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Sebastian - how could you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine Guy 23 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Is it Derek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Sebastian - how could you? I said a well-known restaurant. [Exit, pursued by a bear.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmboy Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I said a well-known restaurant.[Exit, pursued by a bear.] Where you eating tonite bambi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmbrown Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks, Don. I feel a bit like the old man in this video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 You guys want me to drop a couple more bombs on you? Esther "Malia" Millstead has left The Source to go open a Puck restaurant out in Las Vegas. David Bueno is leaving Taberna del Alabardero this week - going to CAFE MILANO! (Hope you're being paid well, Big D.) Cheers! Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Esther "Malia" Millstead has left The Source to go open a Puck restaurant out in Las Vegas.Was she the sommelier there? If so, it's no big loss. A bunch of wino friends of mine planned to have dinner there and I think were coordinating with her the wines and the meal and she really rubbed them so much the wrong way (which is hard to do sonsidering the guys in questin as they are quite laid back) that they went to Brasserie Beck instead. The GM of the Source, it should be noted, did make things right by ordering some wine from BB's list for the group gratis with the GMs compliments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettashley01 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Some more news from behind the bar: "Gina Chersevani of Rasika and Will Earls of Hudson have both parted ways with their employers in the last week." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwhitney Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 What's Kathy Morgan studying? and where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf75 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 "Was she the sommelier there? If so, it's no big loss." Malia was, for a brief time, a refreshing person to meet. I went to The Source (upstairs) witha gaggle of girlfriends who admittedly weren't wine experts, but anxious to learn. Mali was not only helpful but patient, unpretentious and let us try a variety of suggested pairings for our meals. She made everyone at the table feel so comfortable. My friends came away discussing wine, how they'd come back to The Source merely for her guidance/camaraderie. The duckling helped, too. She is a gem who will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Malia was, for a brief time, a refreshing person to meet. I went to The Source (upstairs) witha gaggle of girlfriends who admittedly weren't wine experts, but anxious to learn. Mali was not only helpful but patient, unpretentious and let us try a variety of suggested pairings for our meals. She made everyone at the table feel so comfortable. My friends came away discussing wine, how they'd come back to The Source merely for her guidance/camaraderie. The duckling helped, too. She is a gem who will be missed. We thought she was delightful when we were there early on. She was very helpful and seemed kind of California laid-back. My husband was convinced that she was only there for a fairly short time while they were getting off the ground. He doesn't read the food boards, but he was apparently onto something . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Thanks, Don. I feel a bit like the old man in this video. Tut, tut, grasshopper. I'm the one Rocks called "The Patriarch" when he was writing for the Washingtonian, as if I had long white hair and creeked around on a cane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 After ten years, Doug Mohr will be stepping down from Vidalia in the next few weeks, moving on to a position at Henry Wine Group. The reason? His sons are now nine and eleven, and after ten years of keeping restaurant hours, he simply wants to spend some more time with his family. We all know where we heard it first. click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandynva Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Some more news from behind the bar: "Gina Chersevani of Rasika and Will Earls of Hudson have both parted ways with their employers in the last week." As people on the Post website have commented, Gina's loss is a real blow. She was definitely a big part of the reason i enjoyed going to Rasika. I can't wait to hear where she turns up next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liz2041 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 As people on the Post website have commented, Gina's loss is a real blow. She was definitely a big part of the reason i enjoyed going to Rasika. I can't wait to hear where she turns up next. Ditto. When debating between Rasika and elsewhere, Gina was always the tie breaker. If anyone finds out where she goes, please fill us in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliveDC Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Ditto. When debating between Rasika and elsewhere, Gina was always the tie breaker. If anyone finds out where she goes, please fill us in! Ask, and ye shall receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liz2041 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Ask, and ye shall receive. Oh lord, I can walk there from home. I think my liver just groaned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juventino Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 What's Kathy Morgan studying? and where? Not sure where but I am sure that she is taking some time off. This girl has an excellent pallet, nose and really knows her stuff. She'll land on her feet somewhere close by. She'll be just fine wherever she turns up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 This girl has an excellent pallet, nose and really knows her stuff. Another excellent pallet (purple object at center): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 This girl has an excellent pallet, nose and really knows her stuff. Another excellent pallet (purple object at center)Pancia di Ferro, si calma! Per la maggiore parte, ti trovo simpatico, piena della gentillesse, dunque, forse tu non vedi che lui è da Torino? Quando tu scrivi in italiano, sono tutte le lettere di ogni parola perfettissime? Come le mei ?Può darsi che una mattina con Castiglione sia di valore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Pancia di Ferro, si calma! Per la maggiore parte, ti trovo simpatico, piena della gentillesse, dunque, forse tu non vedi che lui è da Torino? ...then I hope he's not the one responsible for designing the SPICA injection in my old Alfa Just kidding! Juventino, mi scusi. And welcome to the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juventino Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Pancia di Ferro, si calma! Per la maggiore parte, ti trovo simpatico, piena della gentillesse, dunque, forse tu non vedi che lui è da Torino? Quando tu scrivi in italiano, sono tutte le lettere di ogni parola perfettissime? Come le mei ?Può darsi che una mattina con Castiglione sia di valore. Grazie Anna. Io so che Totti non e Juventino, forse cambio il mio avatar per te. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 Grazie Anna. Io so che Totti non e Juventino, forse cambio il mio avatar per te. Arretti spacie trippla per favore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 English please people, English. Us nonwinegeeks have a hard enough time following you without you changing the language on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juventino Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 ...then I hope he's not the one responsible for designing the SPICA injection in my old Alfa Just kidding! Juventino, mi scusi. And welcome to the board. No problem pancha! I was simply giving Kathy her deserved compliments on her fine wooden pallet Thank you for the welcome, I've been lurking for quite some time and have taken the plunge. How could I forget my Somm and buddy Ed Jenks taking over the head Somm job over at Vidalia? Ed leaves 2941 to move over into DC. He's very good and has a way with hand crafted beers. If this was posted elsewhere..................I do apologize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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