Comments on: Chef David Gilbert Leaves Lazare. Owner Russell Hayward is a Good Dancer. http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/ SideDish is a food-related discussion among editors at D Magazine about the Dallas-Fort Worth dining scene -- everything from good meals to bad service, kitchen gossip to restaurant news, chefs’ secrets to culinary trends. Bon appetite. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:39:24 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Nancy Nichols http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13129 Nancy Nichols Tue, 12 May 2009 02:29:13 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13129 Well, it sounds like the two camps have sent out the troops. I will say this--Gilbert called me back and Hayward did not. So I am cutting off the comments. Send me an e-mail if you have news to report. Well, it sounds like the two camps have sent out the troops. I will say this–Gilbert called me back and Hayward did not. So I am cutting off the comments. Send me an e-mail if you have news to report.

]]> By: DGirl http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13128 DGirl Tue, 12 May 2009 02:01:28 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13128 Enough. Please. This is ugly and unproductive and one of the reasons Frontburner turned off comments. Whichever side if the aisle you're on, please stop the disparaging comments. As the great peacemaker Rodney King said, "Can't we all just get along?" Enough. Please. This is ugly and unproductive and one of the reasons Frontburner turned off comments. Whichever side if the aisle you’re on, please stop the disparaging comments.

As the great peacemaker Rodney King said, “Can’t we all just get along?”

]]> By: HC http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13125 HC Tue, 12 May 2009 01:06:27 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13125 David Gilbert "a true artist"? The only thing he and a true artist have in common is the inability to hold down a real job for more than six months. David Gilbert “a true artist”? The only thing he and a true artist have in common is the inability to hold down a real job for more than six months.

]]> By: foodie http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13123 foodie Tue, 12 May 2009 00:59:29 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13123 Sorry that all of Russell's buddies feel like they need to turn this all negative - if you've been to Lazare the past few days you will see the menu deteriorating into nothing but bar food - if that's what you like guess it's OK but I don't go to restaurants with true chefs to get bar food - Russell may be good at running bars but it looks like he has no sense when it comes to true dining Sorry that all of Russell’s buddies feel like they need to turn this all negative – if you’ve been to Lazare the past few days you will see the menu deteriorating into nothing but bar food – if that’s what you like guess it’s OK but I don’t go to restaurants with true chefs to get bar food – Russell may be good at running bars but it looks like he has no sense when it comes to true dining

]]> By: Jameslh http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13121 Jameslh Mon, 11 May 2009 23:39:22 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13121 Went to Lazare on Saturday, had been a couple of times before... all I can say is that the food has dramatically improved since "Chef Gilbert" has left. Keep it up Lazare, now great food as well as great atmosphere. Went to Lazare on Saturday, had been a couple of times before… all I can say is that the food has dramatically improved since “Chef Gilbert” has left. Keep it up Lazare, now great food as well as great atmosphere.

]]> By: Luqacite http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13120 Luqacite Mon, 11 May 2009 23:22:49 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13120 It would be a travesty if The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek hired him as anything more than a plongeur. Lazare will do no worse without him than they did with him. It would be a travesty if The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek hired him as anything more than a plongeur. Lazare will do no worse without him than they did with him.

]]> By: Lisa http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13108 Lisa Mon, 11 May 2009 21:34:21 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13108 Why is it a loss for Lazare? I met David a couple times and his ego outweighed his food. I did stop in this weekend after hearing all this and the food was great. I was able to meet the new Chef, Ryan, and he was very down to earth and friendly. I'm more likely to go there now! Why is it a loss for Lazare? I met David a couple times and his ego outweighed his food. I did stop in this weekend after hearing all this and the food was great. I was able to meet the new Chef, Ryan, and he was very down to earth and friendly. I’m more likely to go there now!

]]> By: MegO http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13093 MegO Mon, 11 May 2009 18:55:31 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13093 Dave is a true artist and great person - what a loss for Lazare. can't wait to see what he's got up his sleeve! Dave is a true artist and great person – what a loss for Lazare. can’t wait to see what he’s got up his sleeve!

]]> By: MegO http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13092 MegO Mon, 11 May 2009 18:54:37 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13092 Chef Gilbert is a true artist and great person - what a loss for Lazare. can't wait to see what he's got up his sleeve! Chef Gilbert is a true artist and great person – what a loss for Lazare. can’t wait to see what he’s got up his sleeve!

]]> By: borntorhone http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13066 borntorhone Mon, 11 May 2009 15:51:59 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13066 OK, well I am pretty upset because Lazare was one of my new favorites. I have been 4 or 5 times even though it's only been open about a month and had some very enjoyable food there. I pray to god they still have the person in the kitchen who was making those perfect juicy bison burgers! Anyway, kudos to the staff because my sister and I were there for lunch on Saturday and neither the friendly bartender nor any of the waitstaff gave any hint that there was turmoil behind the scenes. Russell Hayward- hope you are NOT re-concepting because I like the way it is now. OK, well I am pretty upset because Lazare was one of my new favorites. I have been 4 or 5 times even though it’s only been open about a month and had some very enjoyable food there. I pray to god they still have the person in the kitchen who was making those perfect juicy bison burgers!

Anyway, kudos to the staff because my sister and I were there for lunch on Saturday and neither the friendly bartender nor any of the waitstaff gave any hint that there was turmoil behind the scenes.

Russell Hayward- hope you are NOT re-concepting because I like the way it is now.

]]> By: Robert http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13064 Robert Mon, 11 May 2009 15:42:51 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13064 Well, I think The Mansion would be fortunate to get Dave, but I find the rumor mill hard to believe - mainly because when I was having lunch with Dave and his father the other day there was no mention of it all. Sorry to disappoint folks.. Well, I think The Mansion would be fortunate to get Dave, but I find the rumor mill hard to believe – mainly because when I was having lunch with Dave and his father the other day there was no mention of it all. Sorry to disappoint folks..

]]> By: Sporty http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13058 Sporty Mon, 11 May 2009 05:58:24 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13058 Lazare may as well close without Chef Gilbert. Any company who picks him up will reap the rewards. It's no surprise that there is such a Buzz about him. Talent and genuine personality breeds energy and success. Lazare may as well close without Chef Gilbert. Any company who picks him up will reap the rewards. It’s no surprise that there is such a Buzz about him. Talent and genuine personality breeds energy and success.

]]> By: cbs http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13050 cbs Mon, 11 May 2009 01:53:50 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13050 son of a...Lazare just opened and had very good food. I wonder what happens now. Please keep the buffalo burger and the heirloom tomato soup! son of a…Lazare just opened and had very good food. I wonder what happens now. Please keep the buffalo burger and the heirloom tomato soup!

]]> By: DALLASChef http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13048 DALLASChef Sun, 10 May 2009 23:33:19 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13048 Rumor has it Gilbert has a tasting at the Mansion tomorrow.... Rumor has it Gilbert has a tasting at the Mansion tomorrow….

]]> By: s http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13042 s Sun, 10 May 2009 21:15:52 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13042 Huh? Cant Ferre just come back?!!! Huh? Cant Ferre just come back?!!!

]]> By: Daniel http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13041 Daniel Sun, 10 May 2009 21:04:02 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13041 What a loss for lazare, cant wait to see where chef David ends up though. What a loss for lazare, cant wait to see where chef David ends up though.

]]> By: jessica http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13040 jessica Sun, 10 May 2009 20:47:00 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13040 Team Dave. Go team, go! Team Dave.

Go team, go!

]]> By: Nancy Nichols http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13035 Nancy Nichols Sun, 10 May 2009 16:46:03 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13035 Yes, Gilbert would be a perfect pick for the Mansion. Gilbert has flourished when he worked in the secure hotel environments of the Ritz and Bevely Hills hotels. The Mansion is a natural spot for Gilbert to be Gilbert. I'm sure the announcement will be soon. HC: Fair to be reviewing them? They were charging full price for their product, don't you think it's fair that they live up to that price? Yes, Gilbert would be a perfect pick for the Mansion. Gilbert has flourished when he worked in the secure hotel environments of the Ritz and Bevely Hills hotels. The Mansion is a natural spot for Gilbert to be Gilbert. I’m sure the announcement will be soon.

HC: Fair to be reviewing them? They were charging full price for their product, don’t you think it’s fair that they live up to that price?

]]> By: Txnutrichef http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13032 Txnutrichef Sun, 10 May 2009 02:23:47 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13032 Actually it would be a great pickup for the mansion and rosewood properties as well. Their suicide decision was picking up an arrogant vegas chef who ended up destroying the restaurant. They would do well to pick an award winning chef that still has his head on straight like chef Gilbert does. Only time will tell. Actually it would be a great pickup for the mansion and rosewood properties as well. Their suicide decision was picking up an arrogant vegas chef who ended up destroying the restaurant. They would do well to pick an award winning chef that still has his head on straight like chef Gilbert does. Only time will tell.

]]> By: QTip http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13031 QTip Sun, 10 May 2009 02:08:56 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13031 The Mansion? That would be suicide for Rosewood. The Mansion? That would be suicide for Rosewood.

]]> By: Carol http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13027 Carol Sat, 09 May 2009 22:57:03 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13027 I was told he was going to the Mansion. Do they have a rooftop garden there? I know he is interested in locally grown. Is he still going to use some of Eden's Garden produce? I was told he was going to the Mansion. Do they have a rooftop garden there? I know he is interested in locally grown. Is he still going to use some of Eden’s Garden produce?

]]> By: HC http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13023 HC Sat, 09 May 2009 20:53:18 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13023 Isn't it early to be reviewing them, since they only opened on April 1st? Isn’t it early to be reviewing them, since they only opened on April 1st?

]]> By: Gastronome http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13016 Gastronome Sat, 09 May 2009 19:12:51 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13016 Sorry Nancy, it must be a real bummer to spend all the time it takes to write a full review for the prime spot in June’s magazine, send the photographer out, get the editors and graphic artists and layout folks to do their things only to find you’ve been dry-gulched by chef and owner alike – both of whom could have told you off the record to use another subject for that month. Sorry Nancy, it must be a real bummer to spend all the time it takes to write a full review for the prime spot in June’s magazine, send the photographer out, get the editors and graphic artists and layout folks to do their things only to find you’ve been dry-gulched by chef and owner alike – both of whom could have told you off the record to use another subject for that month.

]]> By: KRM http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13014 KRM Sat, 09 May 2009 18:38:59 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13014 sounds eerily similar to the behind the scenes Nikita story. sounds eerily similar to the behind the scenes Nikita story.

]]> By: FortWorthGuy http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/05/08/chef-david-gilbert-leaves-lazare-owner-russell-hayward-is-a-good-dancer/comment-page-1/#comment-13000 FortWorthGuy Sat, 09 May 2009 02:09:15 +0000 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4960#comment-13000 This sounds better than As The World Turns. This sounds better than As The World Turns.

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