![]() It was a canny move, as during his tenure there, he developed a devoted following north of the Golden Gate-a following that would in turn follow him to Madcap.Īlthough schooled in French classical technique at the California Culinary Academy in the late 1980s, Siegel's style was also heavily influenced by a fateful trip to Japan. For the past year, Siegel had been running a kind of pop-up called The Western Room in one of the dining rooms at Rancho Nicasio, a popular bar-and-barbecue establishment in Marin. From The French Laundry, he migrated to Charles Nob Hill, earning accolades in the local and national press during a seven-year stint there as executive chef then onto Masa's, the Ritz-Carlton, and Michael Mina. When Thomas Keller opened The French Laundry in 1994, Siegel was his second in command as sous-chef, a post he held for two years. After a time at Aqua, he relocated to 76th and Madison in Manhattan, to Daniel Boulud's eponymous Daniel. He was at George Morrone's Aqua, when it opened on California Street in 1991. For decades, Siegel has been toiling in the kitchens of others. Who knew that cartoon dogs had such sophisticated palates, or more to the point, that a chef whose CV includes protracted engagements at several of the west (and east) coasts' most highly regarded restaurants, would even think of putting something so refreshingly goofy on a menu? There's no question, though, that Siegel has earned the liberty. And what was it, exactly? An empanada, of the fried rather than the baked variety, filled with a mix of dehydrated black olives and Toma, a mild, semi-hard cheese from Point Reyes Farmhouse Creamery. The server explained that Madcap's chef, Ron Siegel, is a fan of Scooby-Doo, and liked the idea of putting a Scooby Snack on the menu. What's a "scoobie?" I asked the server, guessing it was a heretofore unknown regional specialty. Glancing at the appetizers, I came across an unfamiliar dish. Which is why it came as a curious surprise, on spending an evening at Madcap, a two-month-old restaurant in San Anselmo, to learn that Scooby-Doo's diet had consisted mainly of empanadas. One doesn't, however, necessarily expect that education to entail the solution to one of the longest-simmering mysteries of popular culture. Since the introduction of Madcap England womens range in 2008, the collection has become famous for the Dollierocker Mod Dress featuring a 60s style A-line shape and Peter Pan collar, the womens racing jumper and knitted polos.The first visit to a new restaurant always carries the hope or expectation that the experience will to some degree be educational, whether by way of exposure to a new ingredient, a novel mode of presentation, or a previously unseen fusion of techniques from disparate culinary traditions. ![]() ![]() Madcap England womens was launched as the sister brand to Madcap England mens to satisfy a demand for 1960s style mod dresses, retro knits and jumpers and cute 60s and 70s style shirts and tops for women. British Heritage and a divine swinging 60s vibe are incorporated within the Madcap England Womenswear collection - There's a whole host of retro sixties dresses from mod shift dresses to knitted polo dresses and Pop-Art designs. Madcap England have created their own niche with unique creations that are versatile, sassy and electric. Madcap England women's range embraces retro chic and endeavors to bring a touch of that contemporary look to all their creations, classic styles to bring a new generation of flare wearers, fab vintage & mod dress enthusiasts, lovers of retro clothing and Indie boutique fashion connoisseurs a plethora of designs they will adore. Influenced by all aspects of 50s pin up girl, sixties mod style and a hint of super seventies fashion. MADCAP ENGLAND womens clothing is born from of a desire to create cute and sassy 60s and 70s vintage couture, retro inspired designs that embody a free spirit and an authentic Mod appeal. ![]()
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