Bradford Briske is the new chef at Gabriella Cafe. I found out from Paul Cocking, the owner of downtown’s chic dining room, that former chef Sean Baker is no longer with the restaurant.
Cocking is looking forward to a menu focused more intimately on local, farmers market wares, and expects the seasoned Briske — who worked at San Francisco’s Millenium before joining the Gabriella team a year ago to deliver a refreshed emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients.
Baker’s intensively hand-made foods can still be found at Le Cigare Volant, the Bonny Doon Tasting Room’s spacious new cafe (see post below for newly expanded hours).
Have you been yet? We’ve gone for 2 and a half years, through Rebecca King and Sean Baker, and have just had our first meal under Bradford Briske. We were not impressed (risotto was not risotto) but are hoping it’s an anomaly. Looking forward to your review.
-Jody