tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post8358977157069025844..comments2023-10-04T09:00:27.313-04:00Comments on Trail Blais: HOME Free!Richard Blaishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10252943410207099716noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-30186299631358617472009-02-14T22:12:00.000-05:002009-02-14T22:12:00.000-05:00Not realizing you had left Home, my fiancee and I ...Not realizing you had left Home, my fiancee and I returned for our Valentine's celebration with what we thought would be a dinner we would rave about for weeks as we did after our first experience. Boy, were we surprised. Richard, you're a fabulous chef, and we'll definitely check out FLIP! However, I think we're done with Home...extremely disappointed. I knew as soon as we were served that you weren't there any longer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-19988477111109748632008-09-16T11:10:00.000-04:002008-09-16T11:10:00.000-04:00Congrats - can't wait to dig into my first burger ...Congrats - can't wait to dig into my first burger at FLIP. Just got an email from a wine club that has you at Taste of Atlanta in a few weeks. Do you know which day or what you're cooking?MLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651189917683851733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-8966446136748006122008-09-13T15:28:00.000-04:002008-09-13T15:28:00.000-04:00Congratulations on your decision, sounds like it w...Congratulations on your decision, sounds like it was definitely the best move for you! I wait with baited breath for Flip. :)Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042405946803918471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-67540910298912484682008-09-13T14:23:00.000-04:002008-09-13T14:23:00.000-04:00Oh, such mixed feelings - I have to admit, I reall...Oh, such mixed feelings - <BR/><BR/>I have to admit, I really like home. I came in myself and had a lovely tasting menu (thanks), and came twice with my wife and friends. You were only there for the tasting menu night, and it was extra special to me to have you bring my big protein, but I think I just liked aspects of the idea ss well (more casual and relaxed atmosphere, diverse menu, dishes that you could see evolve over time). I know you don't like the management much, but what about the chef de cuisine? Did you pick them? Train them? Think they can carry or even improve it once you're gone? How about the wait staff? I thought they were truly excellent, although I'm blocking on the name of the fabulous red-headed waitress from Maine. Are you brining them to Flip? Are they leaving with you in general? <BR/><BR/>Considering that I don't have to eat with the management, and it doesn't look like you're going to compete with them, would you recommend Home? Or, are you asking folks to avoid them to teach them a lesson or because you think it's going to fall apart without your.. input? Whatever the right word is for what you wanted to do there. I agree that Posh sort of sucked, so I believe it if you say to stay away and that you'll recreate the best of it at Flip (soon?).<BR/><BR/><BR/>On the other hand, your success on Top Chef means that you really should be able to design your own opportunities - whether it's design, menu development, cooking, or 'appearing' in whatever combination works for you. Also, as a guy giving up a great career to stay home with my new family, I think you've definitely earned the right to work exactly as much as you'd like. I'll be curious to see how you decide to figure out that balance between appearance work, restaurant work, and being a good dad and husband. I'm hoping you also consider a family lunch one day a week, so that those of us with little ones can still get out and eat some good food. Heck, if you can make food that little kids like along with their folks, you can keep your kids with you there, and keep the house full three meals a day!<BR/><BR/>Good luck with Flip, and better luck with finding a bunch of folks who you're happier working with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-30908028867090583572008-09-11T19:24:00.000-04:002008-09-11T19:24:00.000-04:00Good for you, I say.Best of luck in the future.Good for you, I say.<BR/>Best of luck in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-91206433357079697092008-09-10T23:28:00.000-04:002008-09-10T23:28:00.000-04:00Kudos Richard- We all make deals with the devil fo...Kudos Richard-<BR/> We all make deals with the devil for whatever reason;best of wishes with your future endevors. I would be honored if you would at least consider letting me stage where ever you end upChef Sean Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194788673299406368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-24241054935650323752008-09-10T19:29:00.000-04:002008-09-10T19:29:00.000-04:00Glad you found your freedom, Richard. Cant wait t...Glad you found your freedom, Richard. Cant wait to see FLIP and any more of your future endeavors. Hope the baby and wife are well. You have so much creativity; it is a shame to have it held back by a 'business mold'. I hope to see you soon!<BR/><BR/>Alex K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-26898124498438205362008-09-10T08:27:00.000-04:002008-09-10T08:27:00.000-04:00Smart Move - I enjoyed Home, but cant wait to visi...Smart Move - I enjoyed Home, but cant wait to visit Flip, and any other visions you might come up with!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025812726569159511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-74600543327370078282008-09-10T08:14:00.000-04:002008-09-10T08:14:00.000-04:00You look relieved, congrats on the successYou look relieved, congrats on the successAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-13095271938196743302008-09-09T18:27:00.000-04:002008-09-09T18:27:00.000-04:00Richard, My friends had dinner last Sat. @ Home. A...Richard, My friends had dinner last Sat. @ Home. Adam and Angie. You resigned on Sun, Lucky them!! It was their anniversary. They were totally delighted! Can't wait for Flip! See you soon, Regards, Rich BlaisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-38577645401715202182008-09-09T14:30:00.000-04:002008-09-09T14:30:00.000-04:00looking forward to flip. going to miss your presen...looking forward to flip. going to miss your presence at home, nonethelessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-19165679486191594092008-09-09T09:31:00.000-04:002008-09-09T09:31:00.000-04:00right on! now, this all makes sense! let me know...right on! now, this all makes sense! let me know what your plans are and let's get you down here to the lone star state to co-host a dinner with me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-5603757130058988912008-09-08T19:51:00.000-04:002008-09-08T19:51:00.000-04:00Seems like you did what was best. A true artist ca...Seems like you did what was best. A true artist can never let his or her creative vision be stifled by others. Can't wait to check out FLIP and especially this so-called Krispy Kreme milkshake. I salivate everytime I think about it. Hurry up Blais!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508395499034416453.post-75154879672959678902008-09-08T17:49:00.000-04:002008-09-08T17:49:00.000-04:00Richard,Congrats on the liberation! I'm sure it's ...Richard,<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the liberation! I'm sure it's a relief. I was a little surprised to see you'd joined on with "Here To Serve" when Home was first announced, they've just always struck me as focusing more on pretense and "scene" than culinary creativity. Sounds like you'll be able to do a lot more of what you want to do in this new direction.<BR/><BR/>Chris "extraspecial"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869751126083375776noreply@blogger.com