From the desk of Chef Don Saunders:
"I am embarking on an opportunity to work for Mr. John Rupp, owner of The University
Club and W.A. Frost in St. Paul, on a few very exciting projects. The first is to
run his unique island getaway in Wisconsin called Stout's Lodge. This is an
existing property with a great reputation and a place where I have the opportunity
to make the food and services even more top-notch. The second project will involve
reopening a historic restaurant/bar in St. Paul later this year called The
Commodore.
I again want to express how thankful I am for all the support at Fugaise. It was a
great 3 1/2 years but things move on. I hope when I see some of you at either one
of these new places, you will find yourselves as excited as I will be to be there!"
Great news and solid gigs. Best of luck to you, Chef!
How exciting for him! An island in Wisconsin... bizarre. Sounds like a perfect opportunity for a resort of some kind, though.
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Posted by: R. Jacobson | March 21, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Saunders is a joke. Going back to school? How about selling out to be John Rupp's callboy. If you don't sell out to that man you're through. He's never gonna see his baby boy. "Wunderkinds" don't bomb two restaurants. Look at Philip Dorwart.
Posted by: Johnny | March 24, 2009 at 01:56 PM
"Bomb?" Please. At 3.5 years old Fugaise was a geriatric specimen for fine dining in Minnesota... The only place left of remotely that same caliber is La Belle Vie and they're as short on customers right now as any other restaurant. What's wrong with a talented chef working for someone else to put food on his family's table?... Nothing.
Posted by: Whatever | March 25, 2009 at 01:03 AM