DSM Dining Exclusive: Two Top-Tier Restaurateurs Are Back in the Kitchen
Interviews with Lynn Pritchard and Joe Tripp reveal why they're once again cooking at their flagship kitchens—and what diners can expect.
Greetings readers! Today’s lede might be that Lynn Pritchard’s original Brussels Sprouts Salad is back. But there’s much else to learn about what two of our city’s most renowned chef-restaurateurs are up to.
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Two Restaurateurs Head Back to the Stoves
In a striking coincidence, Lynn Pritchard and Joe Tripp are experiencing similar transitions. This summer, both chef-owners closed a restaurant—Pritchard has shuttered 503 Cocktail Lab & Tasting Room, while Tripp closed Little Brother (though perhaps just temporarily). Both have lost their top chefs in their flagship restaurants: Ja…