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Stella in N.O. is closed
Posted on 6/11/14 at 5:16 pm
Posted on 6/11/14 at 5:16 pm
What's the scoop?
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Posted on 6/11/14 at 5:18 pm to notiger1997
Amazing what it takes to operate at that high of a level. Maybe just burnout, hope it isnt worse.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 5:24 pm to fightin tigers
Pretty shocking news. They did make a friend of mine cry a few weeks ago when she asked to substitute something else for the port on the wine pairing menu...
Posted on 6/11/14 at 5:25 pm to notiger1997
Dang. I've been wanting to go there. I thought it was supposed to be one of the better places downtown.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 5:48 pm to Fat Harry
quote:I'll have her port.
They did make a friend of mine cry a few weeks ago when she asked to substitute something else for the port on the wine pairing menu
Posted on 6/11/14 at 5:52 pm to Fat Harry
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They did make a friend of mine cry a few weeks ago
If a restaurant is making your friend cry she has issues beyond the port. Was she touched my a spatula when she was a child?
Posted on 6/11/14 at 6:03 pm to notiger1997
We can only hope that the space will be filled soon, with a mini Walk-Ons.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 6:11 pm to notiger1997
Nicest meal I've ever had. I had a great experience there. 7 course was fantastic.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 6:11 pm to fightin tigers
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Amazing what it takes to operate at that high of a level. Maybe just burnout,
Burnout would be my guess. It has been at the top of the rankings in N.O. since it opened and it has to take a toll. I know I've read stories that when he closes the restaurant for vacations he would go work in other restaurant kitchens for other great chefs just to learn new things.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 6:17 pm to notiger1997
Just ate there last month and had an incredible meal. This isn't good news.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 6:19 pm to notiger1997
I do know first hand that Stanley's was more profitable. But still shocked.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 6:20 pm to notiger1997
I used to love that place. They lost my business when they went with the pre fixe menu with no substitutions (the wife has a severe shellfish allergy and they would not accomodate us)
Oh well, I will still miss the old Stella!, when you could order ala carte and the Michael Jackson one gloved service.
Boswell is a tremendous chef but his soup Nazi like rules in is restaurant probably led to this closing.
Oh well, I will still miss the old Stella!, when you could order ala carte and the Michael Jackson one gloved service.
Boswell is a tremendous chef but his soup Nazi like rules in is restaurant probably led to this closing.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 6:37 pm to notiger1997
They just wacked the other thread. Never made it. Pissed.
I think BO made some sort of comment. Anyone heard anything?
I think BO made some sort of comment. Anyone heard anything?
Posted on 6/11/14 at 6:43 pm to Oenophile Brah
Up scale T-Bell moving in.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 6:49 pm to Langland
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We can only hope that the space will be filled soon, with a mini Walk-Ons.
Molecular gastronomy burgers and fries.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 6:49 pm to Oenophile Brah
Couple years ago I spent a day with Scott for a feature in offbeat. During the interview he mentioned that his accountant told him had he not opened Stanley, Stella would have closed years ago. I think it made I into the article but can't recall. He was a fascinating subject
Posted on 6/11/14 at 7:00 pm to BlackenedOut
It's not uncommon for restaurants like this to struggle financially in spite of having great food and service. It takes an enormous amount of focus and energy to operate at a high level consistently for a long time. Throw in rising food costs and without multiple restaurants and the scale that comes with that, and it's easy to see why good, well run restaurants often close. Look at NY and all the name chefs, almost all of them have multiple restaurants: Boulud, Jean Georges, Batali, Chang, Coliccio, Andrew Carmelini, et al, have all built successful restaurant groups, often in multiple cities. Danny Meyer, one of the most successful restauranteurs in the world basically breaks even with Gramercy Tavern, Maialino, The Modern, Untitled, Union Square Cafe, etc, and makes most if not all his profits from his Shake Shack chain.
Stella was/is a great restaurant. Best wishes for those folks, whatever they decide to do next.
Stella was/is a great restaurant. Best wishes for those folks, whatever they decide to do next.
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