Tre Wilcox lands at Loft 610

[Scott--DFW]

Some lady reports that Tre Wilcox will take over executive chef responsibilities at Loft 610. Interesting.

Scott

[sanderw]

Definitely interesting to me since I live near there!

But, weird that he didn't open his own place. Also weird that a place that, when I visited a year or two ago, was mediocre at best would a) still have a budget b) want to hire a "celebrity chef" like Tre. Definitely interested in seeing what he can do with it though. I've talked with him once or twice and he couldn't have been nicer or humbler so I wish him well.

[sanderw]

From the promo email I just got:

Chef Tre Has Created An Amazing New Menu

Sneak Peak: Saturday - October 3, 2009
Public Launch: Tuesday - October 6, 2009

Be One Of The First To Experience Tre's Creations

[Worzel_Gummidge]

From the promo email I just got:

Chef Tre Has Created An Amazing New Menu

Sneak Peak: Saturday - October 3, 2009
...
Be One Of The First To Experience Tre's Creations

Don't be fooled. They are just trolling for reservations. There is nothing special going on. No Grand (re)Opening or anything. Just a few menu tweaks.

[Scott--DFW]

There is nothing special going on.... Just a few menu tweaks.

If that's all that's in the works, it'll be an unfortunate underutilization of Wilcox.

Scott

[Worzel_Gummidge]

The full new menu comes out on the 6th. Saturday's menu is just part of what's new. In reality, attendees are beta-testers (but, unlike software betas, they don't get the product at a discount).

[luniz]

Well their website does say "Chef Tre's menu coming soon"...I'm going to be optimistic because although I never ate at Abacus, everything I had from Wilcox was nice (small, but nice).

[Scott--DFW]

Here's a little parlor game for you. Without looking at the restaurant web sites, guess which of these items are from Wilcox 610 and which are from Abacus:

( ) Crispy Duck Spring Rolls, with Red Chili- Pomegranate Dipping Sauce
( ) Jalapeno Marinated Jumbo Shrimp, with Jack Cheese Grits and Tequila Lime Sauce
( ) Cucumber Yellowtail Roll, with Citrus Sweet Soy, Wasabi Sauce and Scallions
( ) Mesquite Grilled Baby Lamb Chops, with Balsamic Honey Glaze
( ) Butterscotch-Miso Glazed Short Rib, with Shiitake Mushroom and Charred Scallion Vinaigrette
( ) Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, with Champagne Sauce and Chive Olive Oil
( ) Braised Pork Belly, with Pickled Cucumbers, Fennel and House BBQ
( ) Seared Rare Hawaiian Tuna, with Spicy "Thai Style" Mushroom Sauce
( ) Mixed Baby Field Greens, with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
( ) Texas Field Greens, with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
( ) Caesar Salad, with Truffle Cheese
( ) Red and Yellow Tomato Salad, with Marinated Mozzarella, Pesto and Balsamic
( ) Asian "Field Green" Salad, with Sweet Chili Lime Dressing and Crispy Wontons
( ) Baby Spinach Salad, Fried Oysters, Blue Cheese, Bosc Pear, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
( ) Hickory Grilled Lamb Loin, Morel Mushroom Risotto, with Port Wine Reduction
( ) Hawaiian Escolar, on Stir Fried Rice with Shiitake Mushrooms and Yellow Curry Sauce
( ) Poached Maine Lobster and Seared Sea Scallops, on Angel Hair, Tomatoes, Capers, Basil
( ) Wood Grilled Salmon, with Bacon Whipped Potatoes, Asparagus and Chardonnay Sauce
( ) Pan Seared Nova Scotia Halibut, with Baby Brocolini and Spicy Ginger - Lemongrass Broth
( ) Grilled Copper River Salmon, with Chipotle - Ramp Spoonbread, Asparagus, and Verjus Butter
( ) Blue Cheese Crusted Prime Ribeye with Mixed Fingerling Potatoes and Marsala Glaze
( ) Smoked Bone-In Pork Chop, with Mushroom-Scallion Risotto and Balsamic-Port Reduction
( ) Braised Beef Short Ribs, with Smoked Cheddar - Jalapeno Bread Pudding and Grilled Jicima Slaw
( ) Grilled Buffalo Tenderloin, on Sweet Potato Puree, Wilted Spinach and Ancho-Shiner Sauce
( ) Wood Roasted Beef Tenderloin, with Red Wine Butter and Truffle Whipped Potatoes, and Baby Vegetables

Scott

[nickloubuc]

That list gives me a Niman Ranch-raised-chipotle-dusted headache.

[luniz]

you have an answer key then? 6'ed are my guesses for 610..

(6 ) Crispy Duck Spring Rolls, with Red Chili- Pomegranate Dipping Sauce
( ) Jalapeno Marinated Jumbo Shrimp, with Jack Cheese Grits and Tequila Lime Sauce
(6 ) Cucumber Yellowtail Roll, with Citrus Sweet Soy, Wasabi Sauce and Scallions
( ) Mesquite Grilled Baby Lamb Chops, with Balsamic Honey Glaze
( ) Butterscotch-Miso Glazed Short Rib, with Shiitake Mushroom and Charred Scallion Vinaigrette
(6 ) Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, with Champagne Sauce and Chive Olive Oil
(6 ) Braised Pork Belly, with Pickled Cucumbers, Fennel and House BBQ
(6 ) Seared Rare Hawaiian Tuna, with Spicy "Thai Style" Mushroom Sauce
(6 ) Mixed Baby Field Greens, with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
( ) Texas Field Greens, with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
(6 ) Caesar Salad, with Truffle Cheese
( ) Red and Yellow Tomato Salad, with Marinated Mozzarella, Pesto and Balsamic
( ) Asian "Field Green" Salad, with Sweet Chili Lime Dressing and Crispy Wontons
( ) Baby Spinach Salad, Fried Oysters, Blue Cheese, Bosc Pear, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
(6 ) Hickory Grilled Lamb Loin, Morel Mushroom Risotto, with Port Wine Reduction
( ) Hawaiian Escolar, on Stir Fried Rice with Shiitake Mushrooms and Yellow Curry Sauce
(6 ) Poached Maine Lobster and Seared Sea Scallops, on Angel Hair, Tomatoes, Capers, Basil
(6 ) Wood Grilled Salmon, with Bacon Whipped Potatoes, Asparagus and Chardonnay Sauce
(6 ) Pan Seared Nova Scotia Halibut, with Baby Brocolini and Spicy Ginger - Lemongrass Broth
( ) Grilled Copper River Salmon, with Chipotle - Ramp Spoonbread, Asparagus, and Verjus Butter
(6 ) Blue Cheese Crusted Prime Ribeye with Mixed Fingerling Potatoes and Marsala Glaze
( ) Smoked Bone-In Pork Chop, with Mushroom-Scallion Risotto and Balsamic-Port Reduction
(6 ) Braised Beef Short Ribs, with Smoked Cheddar - Jalapeno Bread Pudding and Grilled Jicima Slaw
( ) Grilled Buffalo Tenderloin, on Sweet Potato Puree, Wilted Spinach and Ancho-Shiner Sauce
(6) Wood Roasted Beef Tenderloin, with Red Wine Butter and Truffle Whipped Potatoes, and Baby Vegetables

[Scott--DFW]

6'ed are my guesses for 610.

60% correct.

Scott

[DonnieC]

Knowing Scott it's either 00% or 100%. I'll go with "all of the above"

[Scott--DFW]

I'll go with "all of the above"

"All of the above" are from which restaurant?

Scott

[Kirk]

There must be just one dish that is not shared by the two restaurants, unless Scott was rounding up. Which I can't imagine Scott doing.

[BK]

The chipotle ferret jerky is missing.