Today the NY Times writes about the Busted Chef drama: New York Times: Charges and Closed Shops Rattle..: Yet while the new establishments drew sizable crowds and seemed to have a promising future, there were disturbing rumblings about Mr. Kaufman. More than a year ago, commenters on the Brooklyn Heights Blog accused him of financial […]
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The Busted Chef Chronicles Part 3: We May Be Dumb, But We’re Not Stupid
The Busy Chef E-mail File and What We Told The Brooklyn Paper a Year Ago That They Didn’t Print A little over a year ago, BHB began receiving information from people claiming to have ties with accused fraudster Dan “Busted Chef” Kaufman. They spun tales of someone who was capable of lying to your face […]
Busted Chef Update: The Eagle Gets Into It
The Brooklyn Eagle finally posted their “Busted Chef” story: Several employees spoke to the Eagle on condition of anonymity. One said that other employees may have been in on the scheme, and had been fired. He added that workers’ checks had bounced multiple times, although not recently. According to the Eagle, Kaufman was merely a […]
Busted Chef Chronicles Part 1: You Can Fool Some of the People…
Accused fraudster Dan “Busted Chef” Kaufman may have duped some area notables in addition to the 24 alleged victims authorities claim were robbed of a combined $25,000 by his “double dipping” their credit cards. The Brooklyn Paper was first duped by the Busted Chef in April 2007 when it identified Kaufman by what could be […]
Heights Chef Next Food TV Star?
He may not be THE Busy Chef, but the nabe's Michael Salmon sure seems to have his plate full as a contestant on the Food Network's new reality show: Brooklyn Paper: It's No Fluke: But Michael Salmon, a Brooklyn Heights resident and a contestant on the chef showdown, “The Next Food Network Star,” wouldn’t […]
Heights History: The Story Behind Some of the North Heights’ Restaurants And A Look At Them From 47 Years Ago
Ever wondered what the story was behind your favorite restaurant? Well, it might be about more than food or even one man’s dream. Here is an exploration of how some Brooklyn Heights restaurants came to be and what their owners say best exemplifies their spirit. Plus, you will get to see what they looked like back in 1967!
Looks Like reBar Owner Jason Stevens is Going to Jail
Jason Stevens, the former owner of reBar in DUMBO who ripped off couples and his staff when he shuttered the business with no notice, has copped a plea deal.
Looks like he’ll be spending 3 1/2 to 10 years behind re(Jail)Bars soon:
What Will “Seedlings” on Henry Street Be?
Our man with a cam, Karl Junkersfeld, has prodded and probed his North Heights sources – including building owner Jim Montemarano – on what the new establishment at 37 Henry Street will be. All we know is that it will be named “Seedlings”.
Blue Pig For Sale
This plastic animal may or may not be the infamous Blue Pig of Busy Chef fame however it IS for sale. It sits in the window of the former Dallas Jones BBQ space on Atlantic Avenue with a sign bearing the phone number of the seller.
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