Articles for December 7th, 2009

Bob’s Steak & Chop House Gets New Group of Investors

posted by Nancy Nichols | December 7th, 2009 3:33pm | filed under Restaurant News |
Bob Sambol likes carrots and his new business partners.
Bob Sambol likes carrots and his new business partners.

I just got a text from Bob Sambol, founder of Bob’s Steak & Chop House, that reads, “Deal just closed.” The deal he is referring to is the sale of Bob’s Steak & Chop House to Lemmon Avenue Holdings owned by Jessica Smith. When I reached him on the phone he said,  “The judge just approved the sale and everything I told you last week is happening. I’m staying on and nothing is going to change. Business is great.” Details are coming in a press release.

SideDish Supper Club at Samar by Stephan Pyles: A Recap

posted by Nancy Nichols | December 7th, 2009 11:06am | filed under Andrew Chalk, Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, cocktails, Ethnic Food, Events, SideDish Supper Club, Skinny bitches, Vegetarian/Vegan, youthful spontaneous restaurants | 19 Comments »
Oh what a feeling!
Oh, what a feeling!

Our photographer, the incomparable Matthew Shelley, is putting the finishing touches on the pictures from last night’s SideDish Supper Club at Samar at Stephan Pyles, but Mr. Andrew Chalk has already written a recap of last night’s festivities.

I would like to thank Stephan Pyles, managing partner George Majdalani, and the versatile staff at Samar for putting on more than just a fabulous dinner—the evening was magical. The belly dancers swinging from the swanky chandeliers and the fire pit blazing in the foggy mist outside created an incredible party atmosphere around the exotic cuisine. (BTW, I thought belly dancers were supposed to have bellies.)

Ask for the Samar Car.
Ask for the Audi Samar Car.

Thanks again to Audi for my new white car (did you see it last night?), Ketel One for the free vodka (who doesn’t love that!), and the cultured folks at Cultured Cup for the exquisite tea. (I’m joking about the free car.)

I don’t get sappy too often, but I am so honored by how many of you who attended last night have been to all four of our SupperClub celebrations this year. I think we’ve started something really special . This club was developed as an outlet to share fine food with friends and I think we have exceeded any expectation I ever imagined. Thank you all from the bottom of my jiggling belly. Where next? The moon? Who knows? Thanks again. Here’s Andrew’s report. Let us hear from you!

There was not a spare seat at Samar last night as the SideDish Supper Club moved in. The group had the restaurant to themselves, as Sunday is a night when the restaurant is usually closed. Guests spilled from the main dining room into seats at the bar and tables set up in the bar area. There were belly dancers, a traditional Afghan tea ceremony, and Nancy Nichols dressed to make Leigh Bowery seem prosaic. The meal was supposed to be five courses but each course actually encompassed several tapas. As a result, if you counted individual dishes, there were seventeen menu items. I resolve not to eat until Wednesday.

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