First hour: High-end dining and the takedown of Per Se
Second hour: Dialogue on Disability - Lifetimes of Care
The New York Times published a devastating takedown of one of the country's most heralded (and most expensive) restaurants. If a restaurant like Per Se can be hammered for serving dishes that evoke "bong water," what message does that send to the high-end dining industry at large?
We'll explore what Rochester can do to raise its reputation as a high-end dining town. And we'll ask our guests what they think it was like to work at Per Se this week, when that ghastly review came out. Our guests:
- Mark Cupolo, Rocco
- Chris Grocki, general manager and sommelier at Char
- Mark Potter, longtime server in fine dining establishments
- Vince Press, local food writer
- Eric Houppert, local farmer and food writer
In our second hour, our Dialogue on Disability looks at lifetimes of care. What happens when a parent passes away, leaving questions about who will care for an adult with a disability? This question is at the heart of the documentary Mimi and Dona, which airs this coming Sunday on WXXI-TV. Our guests will discuss this and related questions. In studio:
- Edwin Rivera, a family caregiver taking part in programs offered by FutureCare Planning
- Paul Akers, vice president for community services at Epilepsy-Pralid, which offers both day habilitation and home-care services
- Michael Cocquyt, supervisor for SportsNet, an adaptive sports and recreation program offered by CP Rochester, Rochester Rehabilitation, and Al Sigl Community
