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Galatoire’s Chef, Micheal Sichel, leaving for new restaurant in Charleston
Posted on 6/19/18 at 7:10 pm
Posted on 6/19/18 at 7:10 pm
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Galatoire's executive chef Michael Sichel will depart the restaurant at the end of June for the Hotel Bennett, a new luxury hotel opening in Charleston, Food & Wine reports. Sichel has been Galatoire's executive chef since 2011.
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Always thought he was a weird choice for Galatoire’s but the food was good. Any idea on replacements?
This post was edited on 6/19/18 at 7:15 pm
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Posted on 6/19/18 at 7:20 pm to TypoKnig
I've wondered what a chef does there other than really run the kitchen. The food has been the same for a gazillion years with the exception of any specials they may have. I just ate there earlier this month and I can't even remember them offering a special that night. Does Galatoire's have specials? Maybe the steak restaurant does.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:39 pm to TypoKnig
That guy seemed like a douche when he was on Top Chef.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:43 pm to Gris Gris
I don’t know if a job like that would be less stressful since you’re not really creating an innovative menu or more stressful trying to live up to its past. Definitely seems like it would be hard to remain motivated and creative.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 11:12 pm to TypoKnig
I suspect creativity could be a reason to leave and move on. I agree with you on the stress analysis.
Charleston fits a move.
Charleston fits a move.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 7:58 am to Gris Gris
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The food has been the same for a gazillion years with the exception of any specials they may have.
I have never chosen to go to Galatoire's for the food.
ETA: and I love Galatoire's.
This post was edited on 6/20/18 at 7:59 am
Posted on 6/20/18 at 9:37 am to brewhan davey
They have wine dinners and special events with special food.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 10:53 am to brewhan davey
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I have never chosen to go to Galatoire's for the food.
then why do you go to a restaurant if not for the food?
Posted on 6/20/18 at 11:26 am to Midget Death Squad
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then why do you go to a restaurant if not for the food?
I know several people who don't think Galatoire's is all that special food wise. They still go a few times a year on a Friday just to spend several hours drinking, eating, and having fun.
Lord knows I don't go to Valvet Cactus in Nola for the food. My kids love it, the patio is nice, and I like the margaritas well enough.
This post was edited on 6/20/18 at 11:45 am
Posted on 6/20/18 at 11:40 am to notiger1997
Yeah VC sucks lol.
As far as Galatoires is concerned, the few times I have been there I found the food excellent. I've only been seated upstairs though, so there's obviously something else going on here that I am missing.
As far as Galatoires is concerned, the few times I have been there I found the food excellent. I've only been seated upstairs though, so there's obviously something else going on here that I am missing.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 11:52 am to Midget Death Squad
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then why do you go to a restaurant if not for the food?
notiger summed it up perfectly:
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I know several people who don't think Galatoire's is all that special food wise. They still go a few times a year on a Friday just to spend several hours drinking, eating, and having fun.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 12:53 pm to Midget Death Squad
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As far as Galatoires is concerned, the few times I have been there I found the food excellent. I've only been seated upstairs though, so there's obviously something else going on here that I am missing.
I've eaten upstairs once when a business colleague made a reservation. The atmosphere is definitely different. It's okay, nothing special, as far as atmosphere. Downstairs has a totally different vibe. Much more festive and lively and louder. More of the Old New Orleans feel, as well. Upstairs was fine to talk business, but I love downstairs.
When I was there a few weeks ago, they were taking reservations for downstairs on some nights because upstairs was closed. I think she said it was being remodeled. This was on a Tuesday night and while the restaurant was crowded, it wasn't completely packed. The food was great. I'm still thinking of the oysters rock. They're just so darn good.
Posted on 6/20/18 at 1:01 pm to Gris Gris
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, they were taking reservations for downstairs on some nights because upstairs was closed
this must be why I've always been upstairs, because I always get reservations. Didn't realize downstairs was not part of the reservation process (unless I misread your statement)
yeah those oysters were killer. we went about 2 months ago, and I ate them up
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