I recall Pete saying that chef was there but vaguely remember he was leaving the end of last September, I think it was.
We had a marvelous meal there the Thursday before Thanksgiving. DH is allergic to peppers of all sorts (yeah, really makes sense we'd try to eat Italian food, huh?). And, to add fun, I'm gluten and dairy intolerant.
The chef spent probably 15 minutes asking what on the menu appealed, then suggested he had some nice strip steaks. If those suited, he said he could make them very special for us. Wanted to know of any veggies either of us really disliked.
They were extraordinary--perfectly cooked with sautéed zucchini, summer squash and cipollini onions.