Michael Costa going to DC

Former Pazo chef Michael Costa will become head chef of Zaytinya, a José Andrés  restaurant in Washington, D.C. Here's what Michael says in an e-maiL

"I love living in Baltimore and I have no immediate plans to move. That being said I have accepted the position of Head Chef at Zaytinya for José Andrés' Think Food Group. I start work in mid-August."

Way to go, chef.

He is filling a spot vacated by Michael Isabella, a Top Chef contestant last season, who is going to open his own restaurant in Washington.