Chef Michael Hanaghan and Sous  Eric Suniga are in the house, and with over fifteen years combined  cooking for Thomas Keller, our kitchen is putting out some truly world class  food.  Over the past month I’ve seen some once in a lifetime dishes, but its the food we serve everyday.  Chef Mike brings some serious experience to the table; his rock-like presence in the kitchen inspires us all to be stronger, to cook better.  With Sous Eric as his right hand and a crew of seasoned cooks, our kitchen hums.  It steams along on a rail of solid technique and utmost respect for ingredients and the craft of cooking.  Heads are down and plates are up, the floor staff literally running to keep up, blurs of black-clad bodies bussing and marking the next course.  The floor buzzes, the servers and guests are busily chatting over butter poached lobster, fine wine and caramelized blue cheese.  This 09 holiday season Ten-01 rocked. Patrons pounced; the place was packed, holiday shoppers and bar-hoppers feeding on show-stopper fresh food and laughing.  The kitchen is killing it.  The bar draws you in.  The room is jaw drop beautiful.  The knowledgeable staff is pouring the perfect wine or selected spirit.  All the pieces are in place.  2010 is going to be a good year.

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