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OT- Athens has a James Beard Award Semi-Finalist
Posted on 1/24/24 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 1/24/24 at 1:43 pm
I have never heard of this place, anyone here have any reviews?
Pete Amadhanirundr - Puma Yu's - Athens GA
Pete Amadhanirundr - Puma Yu's - Athens GA
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Posted on 1/24/24 at 1:52 pm to deeprig9
I'm sure this guy is great. My post is not meant to dis him. I know nothing of him or his restaurant.
But...
Beard awards are not what they once were. A few years back they started giving nominations and awards to women and minorities, nearly exclusively. To make up for all the years white men were the only ones.
Still prestigious. But an * in my book.
Edit to add: when white dudes get nominated these days, you know they are badass. This guy could be that. Or not.
But...
Beard awards are not what they once were. A few years back they started giving nominations and awards to women and minorities, nearly exclusively. To make up for all the years white men were the only ones.
Still prestigious. But an * in my book.
Edit to add: when white dudes get nominated these days, you know they are badass. This guy could be that. Or not.
This post was edited on 1/24/24 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 1/24/24 at 2:38 pm to retooc
Posted on 1/24/24 at 3:59 pm to lambertdawg
The guy on the sidebar in that link, Joe P, was my realtor when I tried to buy my first house in Athens. Nice affable guy, always on time, returned calls and emails quickly, but the deal fell through because the sellers decided they didn't want to sell anymore, they just wanted to rent it out.
Posted on 1/24/24 at 4:02 pm to deeprig9
Is it rare to get nominated when the establishment has only been open for under 2 years?
It's got 78 Google reviews and an average of 4.1 stars. Seems sus
Or maybe I'm just a hater. Congrats Pete
It's got 78 Google reviews and an average of 4.1 stars. Seems sus
Or maybe I'm just a hater. Congrats Pete
This post was edited on 1/24/24 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 1/24/24 at 4:05 pm to K9
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Is it rare to get nominated when the establishment has only been open for under 2 years?
These awards are for the chef, not the restaurant. It's not all that rare for a chef to get awards quickly at new places. Many times a fresh start or different cuisine is what gets them the nom.
Posted on 1/24/24 at 4:07 pm to retooc
Ah I see.
Posted on 1/24/24 at 4:07 pm to K9
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Seems sus
These awards are not given to the best anymore. It's sad. Maybe they never were. Most of the nominees have highly paid big PR firms behind them.
Connections, you dig?
Posted on 1/24/24 at 4:20 pm to retooc
I looked up their restaurant, it's a Thai noodle shop in the hipster warehouse district. Lame.
Posted on 1/24/24 at 4:54 pm to deeprig9
I'll admit I went into hater mode once I read his expose. Dude went to Madison County High School yet has a "partner" and a dog named papaya.
Sounds like he should have been bullied harder.
Sounds like he should have been bullied harder.
Posted on 1/24/24 at 4:55 pm to retooc
Makes sense with his dad being a chef too.
Give us more retooc lore...were you in the culinary biz?
Give us more retooc lore...were you in the culinary biz?
Posted on 1/25/24 at 10:14 am to K9
I opened a restaurant with a 2 time Beard semi finalist. I was his GM for a year before I moved to FL. Worked with him for about 7 years total.
Dean Neff, Georgia graduate. Worked with Hugh Acheson at 5 and 10. His brother was a founding member of a well known Athens band and continues to play and record music in Athens.
He is a great chef. I know a good bit about the high end dining scene.
Dean Neff, Georgia graduate. Worked with Hugh Acheson at 5 and 10. His brother was a founding member of a well known Athens band and continues to play and record music in Athens.
He is a great chef. I know a good bit about the high end dining scene.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 10:16 am to K9
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I'll admit I went into hater mode once I read his expose. Dude went to Madison County High School yet has a "partner" and a dog named papaya.
Sounds like he should have been bullied harder.
As soon as I read his last name I assumed he was a minority and it's unfortunate because he may very well be amazing and worthy.
But the stance the JBF has taken cheapens it for me.
Once his bio was posted I just laughed.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 11:45 am to retooc
Very cool man! I bet that was a rewarding job, but I know you probably don't miss those hours. Is the restaurant biz as crazy when you're at the GM level as far as working hours and what not?
Posted on 1/25/24 at 1:21 pm to K9
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when you're at the GM level as far as working hours and what not?
Opening a restaurant is absolutely balls to the wall for the GM.
Once you have a great process in place and the right ppl around you it's easier and the GM rarely is at the restaurant after 4 or 5.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 2:24 pm to retooc
Dean got his 3rd semi final nomination this week.
First time for outstanding chef nationally. Other 2 were for best chef southeast. He's the real deal.
First time for outstanding chef nationally. Other 2 were for best chef southeast. He's the real deal.
Posted on 1/27/24 at 3:48 pm to retooc
The guy who runs Miller Union near Tech, Steven Satterfield, is a HS classmate of mine from Savannah. He’s a multi-time JB nominee.
Posted on 1/28/24 at 2:36 pm to Floyd Dawg
I've met him a few times. Have his cooking veggies through the seasons cook book.
Great dude. Fun to work with. Started having drinks around the 3rd course of a 5 course meal we did with him many years ago.
Great dude. Fun to work with. Started having drinks around the 3rd course of a 5 course meal we did with him many years ago.
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