Gerard Craft has Risen to the Top
Maybe you were wondering why Niche updated their website recently adding that snappy flash intro, and a bunch of new cook and staff bios, and that awesome picture of Gerard and Mathew that says more than words ever could about their friendship and generosity.
Well, wonder no more because while the St. Louis culinary bubble may have been rising overall lately, Gerard Craft has risen to the top having today been named one of the 2008 Food & Wine best new chefs.
Huge congratulations to Gerard and the staff of Niche!
But you know, as overjoyed as I know they must be, it’s a great day for the St. Louis Culinary scene as a whole by raising the nation’s awareness of the St. Louis culinary scene and saying “hey, one of our chefs was good enough to win this thing, so maybe we have a few more you should check out too.” Perhaps you don’t believe this, but there are absolutely people that go out of their way to eat at the restaurants whose kitchens are led by the chefs that win this award.
So chefs, get your game faces on because those same people that come to St. Louis for Niche will undoubtedly see what else is going on around here. And diners…you thought Niche reservations were hard to get before.
3 Responses to “Gerard Craft has Risen to the Top”
Well deserved.
By jeff on Apr 3, 2008
As someone who travels to places just to eat at specific restaurants, I totally agree, Bill.
Congrats, Gerard! So well deserved!
By Kimberly on Apr 7, 2008
Yay, Gerard! You rock.
By Ellie on Apr 8, 2008