Trotter at the Ryland Inn

[tommy]

what's the story with this. the ryland inn's website has next to no info from what i can see.

[Rail Paul]

what's the story with this.  the ryland inn's website has next to no info from what i can see.

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Hi tommy...

For information on Chef Charlie Trotter’s speaking engagements ..., please email Mark Signorio: mark@charlietrotters.com.

He's been in NYC quite frequently as the new restaurant project continues. I saw him at Bouley last month.

[tommy]

thanks, paul. although i hope he does more than just speak. i'm sure he's a great chef, but he's about a charasmatic as a mailbox.

[Helena Robinson]

thanks, paul.  although i hope he does more than just speak.  i'm sure he's a great chef, but he's about a charasmatic as a mailbox.

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We first saw something about Trotter's appearance at the Ryland Inn a few weeks ago - it's supposed to be a dinner, but I can't recall offhand where we first saw this. However, Ken sent email to the Ryland Inn inquiring about menu specifics, and got a reply that he'd be notified as more details become available.

We saw Charlie in person about five years ago when he did a food/wine demo at Macy's in Herald Square (De Gustibus). I'm guessing five years ago because I believe that was when I was recuperating from yet another operation and couldn't drink much wine - ok, so I really wasn't supposed to have any, but I took a sip or two anyway, hee.) Although I don't recall the specifics of what he cooked, I do remember that we asked one of the servers whether it was possible to have a sample of one of the dishes with an "offending ingredient (pork or shellfish)" left out, they came back with something that was obviously freshly-made - and well worth the slightly extra wait time.

Oh yes - I think Ken got one of his then-new books autographed. I think it might've been "Kitchen Sessions."

[BryanZ]

It's been up on the Ryland Inn site for a while now. As has be stated, details are pretty scarce to the best of my knowledge. Like many northern central Jersey diners I'm very excited about the possibility of attending this event. Will it be Trotter's interpretations of Shelton's dishes, stuff from Chicago, or maybe a preview of the project in NY. Quite exciting.

[richl2214]

thanks, paul.  although i hope he does more than just speak.  i'm sure he's a great chef, but he's about a charasmatic as a mailbox.

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LMAO!!!!!!!!