| Entree into the kitchen
The question is a hot topic in certain food circles: Why are outsiders being hired to open certain top-drawer Washington restaurants? Isn't the reputation or education of home-grown talent good enough?
Celebrity chefs Eric Ripert and Wolfgang Puck are scheduled to head up two first-class eateries in the District next year, following others who have come to the region from other large cities.
It's not the quality of local cooking schools that is in question, suggest District chefs Jeff Tunks of Passion Food Hospitality, a restaurant group that includes Ceiba, DC Coast and TenPehn, and Vikram Garg of Indebleu, but the high stakes of being successful in an extremely competitive field where problems include keeping young chefs who often think moving from job to job builds a more impressive resume.
Sam the man, first job, fundraiser
Last week, I told you about the passing of my friend, Sam Fanelli. His memorial service was held this past Saturday at Christ’s Church. Among those attending and participating were legendary ASU football coach Frank Kush and Ron Pritchard, the first consensus All American football player in the school’s history. Kush recruited Sam from the coal country of Pennsylvania. He excelled in football and wrestling. Kush remembered Sam as the final player to start both on the defensive and offensive lines at ASU. "He was an outstanding player," he said, "who demonstrated leadership on the playing field that influenced the younger players. What I recall about Sam is that he got the most with what he had. And his hard work and dedication to the game was what I remember most about him.
Community Calendar
Narcotics Anonymous Support Group meetings are held at Christian Living Fellowship Church on Section Line Road in Leesville. Meetings are held Mondays from 8-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, 7:15-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.; Fridays, 8-9 p.m., Saturdays, 8-9 p.m. and Sundays 8-9 p.m. For more information please call Ricky C. at 718-6234 or Brian T. at 238-3570. .
Outdoors
ON HORIZON Kayak trip: Little Sarasota Bay Enjoy a quiet water kayak trip tour led by John Sarkozy of the American Littoral Society 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 2. Take a break on the "crown jewel" of our local beaches and take a swim, a walk or do some birding before paddling back tot he mainland. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. Cost: $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Information/reservations: 966-7308. Kayak trip: Sister Keys, Longboat Key Take a quiet water kayak trip around the Sister Keys with naturalist John Sarkozy of the American Littoral Society 8:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 31. Explore the area and see bird and marine life. A short training course provided for beginners. All equipment provided. Wear sunscreen, wettable shoes, and bring water to drink.
Loudoun's Plans to Cut Services To Immigrants Face Limitations
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will be unable to deny most services to illegal immigrants, according to a report released yesterday. The board voted in July to crack down on illegal immigrants who commit crimes and receive county benefits. But the report says that in most programs and services, such as food stamps and Medicaid, federal law already requires the county to confirm a person's legal immigration status before offering services. In other cases, such as child protective services, the county is obligated to offer services regardless of the recipients' residency status. .
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