Dotty Griffith, former DMN dining critic, just called with some sad news. Chef François Fotre was involved in a motorcycle accident and is in Parkland Hospital. François and his wife Catherine are both classically trained chefs and known for their cooking and teaching skills. They founded La Mirabelle in 1997. At the time of the accident, François was consulting with the Catalina Room. I have no further details other than he has to remain in the hospital for a month and he has no health insurance. Dotty said that the Texas Chefs Association is planning a fundraiser. Developing.
[...] Francoise, classically trained chefs, founded La Mirabelle in 1997. In March, 2007, Francois was involved a serious motorcycle accident and spent months recovering in Parkland Hospital. At the time, Fotre was the chef at the Catalina [...]