Hello all,

     It's official, Aaron has moved on to new opportunities and I have been given the honor of leading the kitchen at Strings. First off, I wish Aaron all the luck and happiness in his new ventures, and also know that he will still be around. He's been a great teacher to me and I appreciate everything he's done for me. This opportunity is one that has been both exciting and frightening at the same time, but I have gotten nothing but support from my coworkers at Strings, and those I know in the service industry around Denver. Noel has also been an excellent resource to me, and I know he has my back to get the job done, and well. Some of the changes around Strings will be small but valuable, there are a few new faces in the kitchen, and we are taking a turn towards the local, organic, and sustainable.

     On the note of locality of food, I am greatly looking forward to April fourth. The first day the Boulder farmer's market opens. The market not only serves as inspiration in the kitchen, but also provides the great opportunity to forage great local produce and proteins for the restaurant, at prices that are lower than most typical food purveyors. These savings will both be passed on to the customer, as will the improved quality of product (not to mention it'll keep the money here in our Colorado community).

      I am honored and humbled for this opportunity and look forward to providing the community with another outlet for local, fresh, and inspiring food. Another change we will be making at Strings is that we will be changing the menu more often, but not as much of it at a time. This provides me with the opportunity to make sure the food is always evolving, as well as the chance to highlight some of the ingredients that are only available a few weeks a year.

Here's to the future! I look forward to the opportunity of cooking for you all!

L