Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Momocho Update

1835 Fulton Road
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 694-2122
www.momocho.com

I am not usually one to mention chefs or drop names of individuals involved in the establishments where I dine, but I had to mention this.

Chef Nolan Konkoski has left the building!

(He might not like that I am posting this, but he deserves some props never the less.)
Many may not realize that Nolan has been the "Go-To" guy of Momocho for the past few years. Yes, we all know who owns the place, but sometimes the one in the spotlight is not the one whom actually is keeping the place going. Nolan has been the behind the scenes guy who makes sure the restaurant has food to eat, and GOOD food to eat for some time now. Nolan has been the brains behind most of the tasting menu items as well as the regular menu. Most of you have probably seen him working his A#@ off in Momocho's tiny kitchen upstairs for some time, but no longer.
It has yet to be determined if Nolan will continue to offer part time work or consulting services to Momocho in the future.
All I know is, Momocho has a very interesting road ahead of them in order to keep up the high standards that Nolan has been dishing up since the opening of this Ohio City gem.

Good Luck!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

crazy news! i hope he'll continue to cook professionally, somewhere in cleveland...he's a great talent and deserves a prime gig.

Anonymous said...

You are truly a sweetheart! We love you!

Anonymous said...

i love you too...anonymous?

Anonymous said...

Ah, yes, Nolan is an excellent chef, but none compare to Eric Williams, the creator of Momocho! Congratulations to Nolan and thank God for the original Momocho flavor being retained!