Chef Shuffle

Prior Urbano Pizza Bar chef Bruce Kalman clocked into The Churchill as executive chef September 1 and is excited to soon launch an entirely new Cali/Mediterranean menu he describes as "rustic elegant." Kalman says that he is looking back at a lot of classic dishes but making them clean, simple, and ingredient-driven. All Churchill seafood is now sustainable, pork comes from ReRide Ranch, and a portion of the menu will be dedicated to small plate veggie preps. Also in the works, an a la carte raw bar and charcuterie menu. Sample dishes: Kumamoto oysters with 12-year aged Scotch and finger lime; and slow-roasted porchetta. With Mia Sarazen doing drinks and Kalman in the kitchen, The Churchill is slowly upping its game. [ELA]