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THE EXPERIENCE STARTS WITH THE WINE – New Nell Thorn co-owner Albie Bjornberg runs the front of the house, procuring all liquor from beer to wine. He starts early and goes late. The goal is to be “amazing.” – Photo by Ken Stern
New Nell Thorn co-owner and chef James Donahue has a simple ambition for greater success for the signature restaurant: make it known statewide, though he realizes that won’t happen overnight. The soon-to-be-30-years-old executive chef understands the opportunity in front of him. He and Albie Bjornberg are partners in Nell Thorn with Ted Furst, owner of Le Grand Bistro Américain in Kirkland. Furst is the majority partner, but Donahue and Bjornberg are at Nell’s full time. Furst comes up on Wednesdays.
Donahue has the same view as former owners Susan and Casey Schanen: “I like the idea of...
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