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Ansill says goodbye
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Ansill says goodbye
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As we Tweeted yesterday evening, chef David Ansill (above in '05) has closed his eponymous bistro at the corner of Third and Bainbridge. He chalks it up to the crappy economy. At the risk of sounding biased, this is a sizable bummer, as the restaurant, whether helmed by early chef Kibett Mengech or Ansill himself, has consistently been one of the most daring and original spots in the entire city. (We'll miss you, bone marrow and truffled duck eggs.)
An excerpt from former CP critic Elisa Ludwig's glowing '06 review of the spot:
On its own, the food is absolutely compelling. It's exotic at times, but never boastful. Duck eggs, for instance, are not a gratuitous, chichi garnish to a dish with six other ingredients. They are served in a bowl, scrambled to a luxuriant softness, folded with flakes of smoked trout and a swirl of cr�me fra�che. Also in the ovo category are feathery light shirred eggs, baked with truffles and capped with a triangle of the guilty-pleasure-to-end-all-guilty-pleasures, foie gras. These are dishes that stun and surprise but they're not drama queens. You savor them, and continue your conversation.
A few more links � A.D. Amorosi's pre-opening feature from 2005 and Felicia D's Meal Ticket video feature from March '09.
A spokesperson for Ansill says the chef has no immediate plans to launch a new project, but we're sure he'll assault us soon with something great.
a sad goodbye. I haven't been down in months, but always one of my favorites. Already looking forward to his next project.
Calling the restaurant, the message says they are closed for the summer and "we'll see you in September." I certainly hope so!
Grrr... I need to understand what is really going on. I have almost $100 in gift certificates to this place.
John: A sign posted in the window suggests it's a summer closing, but when we touched base with a spokesperson on Friday evening, the nature of the closure seemed more permanent.
Noooo!
[...] months after closing his restaurant Ansill, chef David Ansill has found a new home at Ladder 15 (1528 Sansom St.). Owners Max Tucker and Mike [...]
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