357581 Sat Jan 06 06:51:20 -0800 2007 7 3 California 0 2159211 Upon looking at the online menu, everything sounds soooo good. Has anyone been recently and can give me an update. I'm visting the area next week and need a place to eat. I've heard some great things, and some not so great things. Sat Jan 06 06:51:20 -0800 2007 15108 kitchenguy 1 2159564 FYI - According to the SF Chronicle, executive chef Walter Manzke has moved on as of 12/31/2006. Sat Jan 06 14:47:03 -0800 2007 2159211 17104 Margot 1 2161694 As a followup to Margot, The Bouchee Chef de Cuisine is leaving/left also. Anyone with more info on this? Sun Jan 07 09:01:26 -0800 2007 2159211 18163 kitchenguy2 1 2171386 Eddie from Cantinetta Luca will be taking over the duties at Bouchee when Chris and Mary Jo Gore leave next week. Of course Marge Manzke is also leaving. So far their plans are not settled, so no word on where they will end up. The area will lose some exceptional food professionals. Tim Mosblech the Sous Chef at L'Auberge will take over. Given that he has worked with Walter for some time and opened L'Auberge with him, the food should continue to be exceptional. He is a terrific cook. Wed Jan 10 01:06:23 -0800 2007 2159211 24417 Food Tyrant 1 2270780 has anyone been to Boucee recently given the chef changes? I have a trip planned in Feb and would like some recs if Bouchee is not up to par. Thanks. Wed Feb 07 18:33:38 -0800 2007 2159211 21754 eatslowly 1 2280789 Don't listen to the negatives. This is the best restaurant in Carmel. It's expensive, but worth every bite. A lot of labor and thought go into every dish. Sat Feb 10 21:43:58 -0800 2007 2159211 58030 LanceM 2 2281448 Hey Lance, Have you eaten there since the changes? Oh, and nice to see you posting again! Anything new? Have you been to Melange? Whaddya think? ed Sun Feb 11 08:50:32 -0800 2007 2280789 40270 Ed Dibble 1 2291028 Walter/Marge Manzke and Chris/Mary Jo Gore will re-open La Bastide in Los Angeles. Tue Feb 13 22:51:56 -0800 2007 2159211 24417 Food Tyrant