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Chef Jack Yoss to Leave Ten 01 Restaurant

January 14, 2009 by PDX Food Dude 9 Comments

Sad news – Jack Yoss, the much-heralded chef of Ten01 restaurant is leaving Portland in March.

Chef Jack YossChef Jack Yoss is leaving Portlands’ Ten01 Restaurant to follow a life-long dream of spending most of his time traveling in Europe and Asia. He will be traveling and cooking at various resorts, starting as Chef De Cuisine at W Retreat and Spa in Seminyak, Bali. Must be tough!

I think this is a huge blow to the Portland restaurant scene. Over the last year, Ten 01 has consistently been turning out some of the best food in Portland. On one recent evening, I had the best meal since I’ve lived in Portland. Get there soon before he leaves!

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  1. JandJ says

    January 14, 2009 at 6:15 pm

    Oh crap. That’s REALLY too bad. We’re big fans of Ten 01 and what Jack has been able to accomplish there. Definitely need to get over there soon. Nuts nuts nuts.

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  2. glainie says

    January 14, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    That’s a shame for Ten01, although I think that given the current downturn, and assuming he can afford a lengthy hiatus, this is an ideal time for extended travel in Europe. I envy him. Could there be a better opportunity for a chef than to travel at leisure through Europe and Asia?

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  3. wineguy says

    January 14, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    although given the chance, who among us wouldn’t leave on a “world tour”? especially one that’s sure to include much food and drink! all I can say is bon voyage, JY!!

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  4. Jill-O says

    January 15, 2009 at 9:24 am

    Bon voyage Jack Yoss…but what a loss for Portland. I agree, ten-01 has been a consistently great place since he started there….before, eh, not so much. ;o)

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  5. snowyaker says

    January 15, 2009 at 9:47 am

    That’s too bad, but great for him. Have fun Jack – then come back to Portland when your done. Oh, and leave those spicy Thai ribs on the menu will ya?

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  6. Amoureuse says

    January 15, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    Too bad for the restaurant. Granted the first quarter is always a slow one….but Jack did great things to “stabilize” the ship. I noticed that in Craigslist, there is a listing for an Executive Chef. So is this a tempoary position? Hence the “consultant” position? If yes, than Ten-01 wont really get GREAT resumes.

    On the plus side, if and when Jack comes back, he should be really inspired, and the food will be even better. Think about Higgins, the food is best after one of Gregg’s trips. He always get rejuvinated.

    Ten 01 lost a lot of momentum with a long in planned closure in December. Granted the snow did’nt help anyone in the biz. But now this….they gotta hire a name and QUICK!

    BTW, love that lamb burger on the menu currrently!

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  7. Tommy says

    January 16, 2009 at 12:32 am

    It’s a loss for sure, but – assuming Jack doesn’t come back, which I certainly hope he does – I for one am not too worried. They had the good sense to hire him in the first place, which tells me that if need be, they’ll manage to rustle up some suitable talent to fill his shoes. And they’ve still got Jeff doing pastry, right? That guy’s got game…

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  8. Mike T says

    January 16, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    I’ll miss Jack. He’s a swell guy, and he’s turned me on to many strange Asian condiments. He makes the best soups I’ve ever tried in my life, and his pork ribs could be sold in little plastic baggies in Old Town. That said, I wish him the best of luck, and I know Ten 01 will still be great. Between Kelly and Erica, the beverage program couldn’t possibly be more top-notch, and I’m sure many of Jack’s specialties will stick around for awhile. I just hope he makes it back to Portland.

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  9. TS says

    January 16, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    I agree with Tommy. Ten01 has really turned itself into a great spot. Jack’s contribution will be missed, but I think the restaurant will prove itself again by hiring another great chef. And their sommelier is still the talented Erica Landon, who manages a wonderful, very accessible list full of lovely things. I wish I could go there more often.

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