29 Michael Carlson Chef/Owner, Schwa No less than Patton Oswalt (“Ratatouille”’s Remy the Rat if you didn’t know) and Gwynnie Paltrow are superfans of his grungy idiosyncratic runny-egg-yolk-ravioli-serving temple on Ashland. Paltrow loved the “hot waiters in skater clothes” and called it “off the hook.” But you don’t have to take the poor man’s Patsy Cline’s word for it. You can try to make a reservation yourself, though no one’s likely to answer the phone when you call. But, even if you can’t get in, trust us, Carlson is one talented cat.
Big Heat 2023: Restaurateurs This year, Newcity’s Big Heat feature focuses on those who stand behind the chef in the kitchen. We want to recognize the people who’ve succeeded big time, but we also want to recognize promising upstarts.
Big Heat 2023: Media and Influencers This year, Newcity’s Big Heat feature focuses on those who stand behind the chef in the kitchen. We want to recognize the people who’ve succeeded big time, but we also want to recognize promising upstarts.
Big Heat 2023: Beverage Purveyors This year, Newcity’s Big Heat feature focuses on those who stand behind the chef in the kitchen. We want to recognize the people who’ve succeeded big time, but we also want to recognize promising upstarts.
Big Heat 2023: The Food and Drink 50 This year, Newcity’s Big Heat feature focuses on those who stand behind the chef in the kitchen. We want to recognize the people who’ve succeeded big time, but we also want to recognize promising upstarts.
Big Heat 2023: Industry, Infrastructure and Philanthropy This year, Newcity’s Big Heat feature focuses on those who stand behind the chef in the kitchen. We want to recognize the people who’ve succeeded big time, but we also want to recognize promising upstarts.
Talkin’ Bub with Champagne Jesus: An Interview with Michael Seward Wine Director Michael Seward—who you can find on Instagram @ChampagneJesus—talked us through some sips, and with the holidays upon us, it seems like the right time to ask him some questions about selecting the right bub for the holidays.
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