COMMANDER IN CHEF A VERY TALL ORDER

San Francisco Chronicle ^ | 2/19/5 | Carol Ness

[SmithL]

Job constraints, politics make White House unappetizing to many Bay Area food stars -

The White House is shopping for a new chef. But despite the Bay Area's national status as a culinary capital, no one really expects the search to focus here.

"I don't think they'll be calling,'' says renowned chef Nancy Oakes of Boulevard in San Francisco. "I think my name is on a list of fund-raisers for John Kerry.''

Even food, it seems, comes in red and blue.

The idea of going to the White House drew guffaws from many local chefs, staunch Democrats who say they would not serve even if asked.

But not everyone mixes politics with food. . . .

[little jeremiah]

Grampa Dave's research proves yet again that Yes, Virginia, there is a "gay" agenda. And is seeps out all over the place.

[little jeremiah]

Should say: there IS a "gay" agenda.

Proofread, lj, proofread.

[MarkL]

but also a lot of sushi and thai food.

`Round these here parts, sushi's just another name for "bait!"

Mark