[title type="h3"]Changing The Guard At Vega Tapas Cafe[/title]
Glen Hogh took over Vega Tapas Cafe from founding chef Allison Vega in the early 2000s. Although running a restaurant was something new for him, he seems to have natural talent. Not only in his senses of taste, but also in his understanding of what makes restaurant customers pay attention. Working simultaneously in the kitchen, dining room, and promotional world, he made the restaurant even better than the inventive Allison had. There was always something new going on at the restaurant, usually at a price that was hard to resist.
Glen announced a few days ago that he is ready to move into a new chapter of his life. He's sold Vega Tapas to Greg Francis, who Glen says has a passion that matches his own. The executive chef job goes to Will Sampson, who has cooked at Vega Tapas almost since the restaurant opened in 1996.
Sounds stable enough to me. As Glen himself proved, changes like this can result in an improved restaurant. So we'll see what happens. Equally interesting is what Glen Hogh will wind up doing. Sharp-minded guy.
Vega Tapas Cafe
Metairie: 2051 Metairie Rd. 504-836-2007. www.vegatapascafe.com.
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