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.
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