Eric Bechard is leaving Alberta Street Oyster Bar and Grill to take the executive chef position at Opal Restaurant in Seattle. Sous chef Laurel Gunderson will take over his position.
I’m sad to hear this, as I always thought Eric had a ton of talent, and he was a heck of a nice guy. Unfortunately, I don’t think ASOBG had the business to keep him interested. The location never seemed to pull in the business it deserved.
Update: Eric left Opal in 2009, to open his own restaurant, Thistle, in McMinville
When is this transition suppose to happen?
Will miss Eric’s imagination but, as a consistently statisfied customer, would certainly endorse Laurel’s skills as well
Over the next few weeks.