Answer to our Contest

We must be really good at uncovering secrets because we did not get any correct answers to our question. Oh well, L. and I will just have to enjoy the rest of the Valpolicella ourselves.

Drum roll. Envelope please.... the new chef/partner coming to Los Gatos is Donato Scotti of La Strada in Palo Alto fame. Go to La Strada, close your eyes.... you are in Venice, newly purchased Prada pumps in a felt shopping bag under the table, happily enjoying your Baccala' in Forno - Salt Cod baked in a wood-burning oven, a treat that practically melts in your mouth. The northern Italian flavors, the sound of Italian spoken all around you. On second thought, you needn't close your eyes, because it even looks like Italy. Here's a review.

The new restaurant's name isn't chosen yet. Have any suggestions for Mr. Scotti?