Brian Malarkey did the Today Show, here’s the clip.  It’s a tough gig when you’re upstaged by a producer’s birthday.

Paris Driggers, not a chef, but a wine guy, left Winesellar & Brasserie to resume his business as a broker selling wines to restaurants and wine stores.  He started a small winery called Forgotten Barrel (using wines from well-known Napa vineyards)  and sells under the label Sika Wine.  For more information:  858-342-0298.

Aaron Martinez, chef de cuisine at  1500 Ocean at the Hotel Del Coronado just left  for a position in northern California.  San Francisco diners will find him at the Michelin two-star Coi–an opportunity he just couldn’t pass up.

Anthony Sinsay last week  left Harney Sushi after a good three year stint.