johnw wrote:

Welcome to the Big Apple, Dave.

posted at December 15, 2006 01:04 PM

Christine Buerger wrote:

Way to go Dave!!! You'd hinted about Lola's before but it's nice to hear the whole story (more or less...). Glad to hear that good things DO happen to good people! And how cool is it that TC1 folks are hanging out with TC2 and PR folks as well. And that both you & Harold are restauranting in NYC! If I should ever get back to NYC in the near future, I will certainly look up both of you. (I live an hour from Chicago & been going thru cancer stuff, so I'm just regaining some semblance of health, but I'm poorer than a church mouse; ergo, it'll be some time before I can afford any big trips! Sigh...) But, nice to read your notes & look forward to 'hearing' more from you. Thanks!

posted at December 16, 2006 03:23 PM

TriniPrincess wrote:

Dave, as a huge fan of yours from TC season 1, all I can say is... can't. hardly. wait!!! Soul food, live music AND black truffle mac 'n cheese? I am *so* counting down to you taking my hometown by storm. Congrats!!! ;-)

posted at December 16, 2006 10:14 PM

Beverly wrote:

Hey David
I am glad to finally hear about you doing well, I wondered what you were doing now. In fact I wrote in LeAnn's blog that she should have on her show to spice it up!!! Good luck and remember You Ain't nobody's Bitch !!!! can't wait to hear more about what you are doing.

posted at December 17, 2006 12:30 AM

nancy wrote:

Oh Dave, I miss you.....Come back to T.V. Come back to your fans.

posted at December 17, 2006 01:21 AM

vicky wrote:

I really AM happy for all the GREAT news about Chef Dave.....But what did you think about Episode #8 ?
C'mon Dave! I so look forward to your insight & humor about the TC2 episodes & contestants.
I saw Stephan in this episodes 'bonus videos'
But no Chef Dave......
What's up with that?

posted at December 17, 2006 01:24 PM

Irma wrote:

This is not news... You mentioned in an early blog that you met with TC1 friends for the TC2 premiere. (Or did you do that again?) Also, you have been plugging the LOLA restaurant (& an unusable website) for weeks. What on earth are "Gospel Brunches? Is that when the kitchen staff break out into religious song for the diners? Or are ministers brought in to lead prayers prior to service? I am just wondering how that will go over in the offbeat, bohemian mecca of SoHo. It sounds more appropriate to the Midwest Red States...

posted at December 17, 2006 02:30 PM

Claudia wrote:

Congratulations, Dave!!!! I love Top Chef and you were one of my favorites to win. Good luck with this new venture.

posted at December 17, 2006 09:15 PM

Kate wrote:

Irma???? Your name is Irma and you are dissing Dave? Stop reading his blogs if you don't care for his musings.

Congrats Dave! All the best and I hope I can eat there one day soon.

posted at December 18, 2006 11:56 AM

Molly wrote:

Irma,

Dave's doing well for himself, don't put him down! I happen to live in Illinois, a pretty blue state (a yankee state, if you will) and here in Chicago the gospel brunch is a popular thing. It's basically chance to eat great food with soul and listen to live gospel music. Folks in SoHo will love it--they'll think it's quaint. I'm not religious, but I enjoyed it. It's a blast, you need to see one for yourself. Don't be so hateful.

posted at December 18, 2006 06:13 PM

Irma wrote:

Hey Ladies,
(Mocking people's names is also spiteful and without merit. What is so great about "Kate"? It does rhyme with hate.) In any event, no diss was intended... I was only asking a question of Dave - because I had never heard the term "gospel brunch" before, okay?
btw: Dave is not a child that needs your protection. He is a 40 year old adult.

posted at December 19, 2006 09:19 AM

jhoana wrote:

I am very PROUD of you my friend! I am very excited on your next chapter, too. I know you'll do great things!

posted at December 19, 2006 12:48 PM

Todd wrote:

Dave, Top Chef has been airing in Canada this fall and I just saw the final episode tonight.

I have to say that you were my favourite of the entire cast and you really are the chef whose food I wished I could taste each episode. Congrats on the new job and I really hope that I can make it sometime to NYC to sample your menu.

To get a taste of your food, I'd happily be your bitch. ;-)

posted at December 19, 2006 10:21 PM

Millie wrote:

Dave... so happy for you. You were my favorite on the show. I lived in New York and know you will be very happy there. I'm leaving CA as well for DC very soon and will make a point of stopping by your restaurant when I'm settled and make my way to the Big Apple to see some great theatre. All the best. You're a great chef and deserve this... enjoy!!!

posted at December 20, 2006 12:30 AM

rob wrote:

dave i was happy to see you in the last shows (just aired in vancouver can. ) me and my three sons were alwaysrouting for you hope all is well with you

posted at December 20, 2006 02:29 AM

Reeza wrote:

Dave, congrats on finding a home. Hope you are able to thrive. Now..what about the latest episode??

posted at December 20, 2006 03:06 PM

liz wrote:

Regarding the gospel brunch topic: I used to live in L.A. and had the opportunity to enjoy a few. Maybe it's not a big thing in NYC, but hopefully it will become so. All the best Dave!

posted at December 20, 2006 05:05 PM

Debbie wrote:

The more I see the season 2 team, the more I miis guys like you! I really hope you show up in season 2 - yours became a family affair where my 10 year old got to say bitch for the first time. She suggested a showdown with Tiff and Marcel! But noone brought all the raw talent along with such heart and soul as you! The Lazarus girls really miss you and hope to hear how we might chance a meeting in NYC???

posted at December 21, 2006 12:04 AM

BJ wrote:

Ok, I'm new this season to Top Chef and I've loved watching it. I can't comment about comparisons between this season and last. What I can comment about is the level of restraint the chefs are showing in not giving Marcel a good smack! Creative chef, absolutely, but he is also comes across as an immature, smug, self-absorbed little snot! If he wins, I'll never watch the program again! Character should count for something, after all, wasn't a chef sent home for loading something into the car that had not been paid for? He didn't hide it, the cashier missed it. Why do they tolerate Marcel aggitating and harassing Bettc? He's lucky she's more mature - and his hair!!!! Need I say more?

posted at December 21, 2006 01:14 PM

Bob wrote:

Dave we are so glad to hear you are doing well and have gotten lots of good things from Top Chef 1. You were one of our favorite chefs and we really liked everything you did. If we had a kitchen we would want you to be in it!! Best wishes!

posted at December 22, 2006 07:55 AM

Reneé wrote:

Dave!

Soho is the perfect place for you. Congratulations.!!!! Can't wait to be able drive into NYC again. Your going to just thrive living in city.
Best wishes...

posted at December 29, 2006 07:45 PM

P Ryan wrote:

I love Dave! I miss all the chefs from last season! This season's contestants are terrible! I can cook better than all of them. They are sloppy, not creative, and make alot of mistakes compared to the first season contestants!
.......and Padma may know food, but she does not know how to dress! Will someone at Bravo get her a stylist! Maybe Carson could help! She appears exotic til the camera pans down onto what she is wearing, then we realize she is nothing more than "trailor trash" or rather like some dish that Marcell has invented: It sounds good, but when you see it, it's really baloney! This season is so boring! Too much fighting and not enough about food, cooking skill. and creativity, like the first season. Please raise the bar back to first season!

posted at January 16, 2007 12:41 AM

Barbara wrote:

Dave, You were always my favorite and I'm so glad you are going to work in N.Y. You so deserve it.

posted at January 31, 2007 12:32 AM

Aaron Lucier wrote:

Howdy Dave! We were planning to hit the place on our annual trek to the city, but we hear you left??? Is there a story?

We love Dave!

-Aaron Lucier

posted at June 6, 2007 07:57 PM