White House Chef: Fat Lady Sings?

By JULIETTE ROSSANT The tide is mounting behind one particular candidate for White House executive chef. Gannet's The Shreveport Times reported yesterday that Chris Ward, "a former Shreveporter[,] is in the running to become executive chef at the White House" and did indeed apply for the job and cook for the President and First Lady. As other newspapers have already reported, former White House executive pastry chef Roland Mesnier recommended Ward to the Bush Family. Also, The Times noted, Laura Bush has dined at one of Ward's restaurants, though it did not specify how recently. (Click here to read the full article.) According to superchefblog's sources, which include top organizations recommending chefs, the White House went silent a few weeks back. And superchefblog dares to ask: who backs Chris Ward's candidacy? Can a chef just "apply" for the job -- in this or any other White House? Or does it take big-time supporters?... Will we see a woman as executive chef in the Bush White House? You know the old song: It ain't over till the Fat Lady sings. (Click here to listen to En Vogue's rendition.) So, stay tuned. Previous articles: White House Chef Slot: Closer? Tell Laura Bush: White House Woman Chef Results: White House Woman Chef Shortlisting White House Chefs? Vote for White House Woman Chef --> back to superchefblog