Oak Hires Richard Gras As Its New Chef

Tiffanee Ellman sends word to the Hatch that she and her partners at Oak have hired a new chef to replace Jason Maddy, who decamped last month.

“Oak is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Executive Chef, Richard Gras,” writes Ellman.  “He spent the majority of his career running restaurants for the Ritz Carlton in Amelia Island and Half Moon Bay, achieving numerous accolades at both, including a Michelin recommendation and AAA 5 Diamonds.  Most recently, Chef Gras was the Chef de Cuisine at the St. Regis Bal Harbour and headed Jean George’s acclaimed J&G Grill.”