peacockfoodie

Friend of mine passed on to me that Guenter Seeger is living in New York and in search of a restaurant space. He seemed to think that the chef has relocated permanently. Anyone heard any news? (Lucky for us if this is indeed the case...)

There is no way that Seeger is staying.. know friends of his and they say that he is still here but in prep for a rest. in NY. Maybe its Soto?

The fact remains that the southeast is losing one its most gifted chefs to NYC (or where ever he is going) should tell us all something..... We all know if there was support for great chefs in Atlanta Soto would have no reason to close and leave. The same goes for Seeger. The same went for Chef Menard at the Ritz. The same also goes for Joel. Everytime I go in any of these restaurants, they're empty. What gives??? The media also does nothing but berate what these chefs repetitively give to the city. Praising what Bob Amick does has nothing to do with raising Atlanta's cultural profile. That is merely just more bar food, a flash in the pan.

Sources remain anonymous, but Seeger is indeed looking for a move as well.... his condo is up for sale in midtown, and has been traveling much lately looking for a new spot. And why shouldn't he leave??? This town has no appreciation for for cuisine other than bar food.... I wish Soto best of luck. We'll miss him greatly.

Not true - Seeger's in "the dirty south" has a truffle menu right now... $225. for five courses...