Looks like Chef Jody Williams' dispute with her business partner Michael Bull may have come to a head, with Jody looking to sell her share of the West Village gem Gottino -- exiting posthaste with the majority of the original staff in tow.
Let the mayhem ensue.
Yesterday's brunch was a mad house with a limited number of brand new staffers trying to forge ahead. Making matters worse, there wasn't a chef in sight. A valiant waitress picked up the baton (or kitchen tongs as it were) and ran with it, steaming eggs on the cappuccino machine, grilling panini and tossing salads, all-in-all trying to keep the wee Italian ship afloat.
I think I'll give it a few weeks to let them hit their stride -- and hire a chef -- before I venture back. Still, I can't help but wonder where the talented Chef Williams will appear next, with the former Gottino staff at the ready.
Is Michael Bull the tall, strange guy who is always downstairs on the computer ? He is taking over? That is kind of creepy.
Posted by: Eli kroenenbrug | May 24, 2010 at 04:07 PM