Remembering Jan Dudley Passman Photography By: Mark Leet Jan Birnbaum & I met at Cedarcrest elementary school in 1967, so we have been friends for 51 years. For young folks, I know that sounds like a long time, but to me – it doesn’t feel far away at all. He was my oldest friend. I […]
Born to be Wild Pete Sittnick Photography By: Mark Leet I don’t think that I can recall my actual first meeting with Jan Birnbaum. I know I ate at his restaurant Catahoula in Calistoga a number of times before we met in person. I remember how the flavors of the food were big and bold […]
Chef Jan Birnbaum Breaking Bread Photography By: Mark Leet Renowned throughout the culinary world as an unrivalled architect of creative cuisine and a virtuoso of bright flavors and intensity, Birnbaum began his career in New Orleans with renowned chef Paul Prudhomme at the famous K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen. Starting as a baker, he worked his way […]
Chef Jan Birnbaum Jan & Friends Photography By: Mark Leet