Tom Valenti

[splinky]

at 67

[backyardchef]

He was a chef that  I really admired growing up. He was one of the people that defined the NY dining scene that created a path for people like me. He was also tirelessly generous with his time and supporting charitable initiatives supported by the industry. 

[MitchW]

So sad - RIP. Absolutely great guy, who was a mentor to one of my instructors at the old Peter Kump's NY Cooking School, on E. 92nd St.

Gael Greene most always loved his food too...http://insatiable-critic.com/Article.aspx?Id=1212

[Wilfrid]

I remember Ouest fondly.