Ecco's Star Server Departs

Ecco is a stalwart survivor in the tumultuous B'game restaurant scene.  Some might find it a bit too traditional, but plenty of us think it is the go-to stop for a great meal and great service.  Chef/owner Turaj has turned out a well-balanced menu with consistent quality for decades--and that is saying something these days.  A key part of my dining experiences there has been waiter extraordinaire Paul Carrere.  Paul has the perfect balance of familiarity and distance that makes dining a pleasure.  He knows it.  I know it.  For the first time on Tuesday night we talked about it so we both know the other knows it.  The reason to talk was Tuesday night was his last night at Ecco after 17 years.  Paul and his wife are moving to Las Vegas and I have to wish him well, but with a wistful smile that a piece of old B'game is going with him.  Ciao and arrivederci, Paolo.

Comments

[James]

Where's the like button on this one? Take care, Paul!

[Cassandra]

Good luck, Paul.
Best soups!

[Jen P.]

Oh oh, am I the only one that noticed Ecco has closed? The windows are all papered up, and there is a name of a new future restaurant noted there, though I've forgotten which one.

[Joe]

I didn't have the heart to make a full post out of Ecco's closing, but yes, I heard Turaj decided to retire. A well-deserved retirement I say. Really gonna miss that place. IMHO it was the best food in B'game.

[Peter Garrison]

Great soups!

[fred]

Joe, his name is spelled Tooraj and I agree it was the best restaurant in Burlingame.

[Joe]

Thanks, Fred. I was trying to visualize the menu and the Tooraj salad but got it wrong. Let's hope something special steps into its place. Corrections to my misteaks are always welcome.

[fred]

It was a really good salad. The kobe burgers, the sea bass and other fish, the soups. Tooraj nailed everything he cooked.

[Joe]

.....the duck was my favorite and will be sorely missed.....