Chef Victoria Blamey has taken on the role of culinary director for Donna Lennard's Il Buco restaurant family, marking her return to the renowned establishment where she once worked. Blamey, previously chef at the acclaimed Blanca, will oversee culinary developments while leaving day-to-day kitchen operations to existing chefs. The Il Buco group aims for expansion, including wholesale baking and collaborations with farmers, indicating a strategic shift towards broader culinary engagement beyond the restaurant dining experience. This new chapter reflects Blamey's expertise in high-quality gastronomy while maintaining the rustic charm Il Buco is known for.
"We're looking to expand into doing something CPG with farmers, doing more extensive events off-premise and on-premise. We found that we really needed more help and guidance."
"This is a homecoming of sorts for Blamey, who worked at Il Buco about a decade ago, and while the food is rustic and simple, the Il Bucoverse has been home to some of the city's top chefs."
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