Well, it's been a while....
I've been busy with work and school and haven't really had time or very many things to write about.
Speaking of work, Le Bouillon just had a dinning review come out and the reviewer LOVED it!
The reviewer wrote:
"The small plates are where Le Bouillon truly excels. They are where it becomes more than just another French bistro - it becomes a place to have an experience."
"... That's a task he [Kulik] leaves to the servers, and, in my experience, they do a brilliant job. When I asked one server which charcuterie we should order off the short list, she suggested two: the house-made lardo, which is cured pork fat, and the house-made lanza, cured pork loin. Both, she said, are ones the restaurant is proud of. I owe her a cocktail, because both were fantastic."
"Kulik and Jordan have created a menu designed for adventure that encourages diners to break from convention and order in a free, fun way — in a new way. I encourage you to do that, too."
Click here to read the full article.
So far so good in the dish pit. I've gotten better at it and don't contemplate quitting every half an hour.
I also had some visitors request to see me. My dad's boss, Jim, and his wife, Fern, stopped in to say hello as they were passing through the area. I was so surprised that they came it. It was nice to get to talk with them.
I did find out that I have earned my very own custom Le Bouillon apron! It is still getting tailored but when it's finished, I'll post a picture of it!
I was so happy when I received it that I could have cried. Chef Dan brought it to me at the end of a busy night and said "This is for you, try it on and let me know how it fits. You've earned it." I had to tell myself to stop smiling because I probably looked really stupid standing there washing dishes with this huge smile on my face...
Also, last week was the start of spring quarter at Metro. I have Cost Management, Humanities, and Cakes (my only lab class). This will be my first class with Chef Janet Mar and, I have to admit, I'm nervous. I've heard both good and bad things about the class and most of the bad things consist of students' tears being shed... So we'll see how this goes.
That's really all I have to write about right now, but there is a possible opportunity that I have and if it works out, you'll be the first to know. :)
Thank you all for your support and encouragement! It means a lot!
Kayla
