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vol . 3 , no. 32 : april 17-23 , 2024 : losgatan.com
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KINCH’S MANRESA RETURNS TO LIFE WITH A ‘RITUAL’ FOODIE APPROACH Uruguayan brothers on their journey from YCombinator to Los Gatos biz launch
FORD-WELLMAN IS A FORCE ON THE MOUND AND IN THE DUGOUT LGHS senior’s intangibles a key to success
Laur a Ness, Contributor
Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
When superstar chef David Kinch decided to shutter Manresa at the end of 2022, it seemed an era of Los Gatos culinary fame had come to a close. Through several seasons the building sat, with its “For Lease” sign, looking like a child that had lost a best friend. Real estate agents were at first forthcoming and then, not so much, as the rumors began to fly. Then, word slowly got out that the name “Manresa” was going to live on in culinary parlance, at least for a while, and that Kinch was not really out of the picture: the place would become the setting for a series of pop-ups called Ritual at Manresa. It would feature the cuisine from guest chefs from around the world, many of whom happened to be colleagues of Kinch. But who’s behind it?, we wondered. Turns out, two Uruguayan entrepreneurs had fixed on a concept that would combine the world of fine dining with a technology business they’d hatched back in 2016. ➝ Dashi, 8
Matt Ford-Wellman knows he’s not one of the household names on the talent-laden Los Gatos High School baseball team. However, the senior pitcher finds other ways to contribute, a fact not lost on Wildcats coach Mike Minkel. “The ultimate team-first teammate,” Minkel said in a text message to the Los Gatan. “Uber talented, lots of volunteer efforts.” Los Gatos entered this week’s play 14-3 overall and 6-2 in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division. Outside of the West Catholic ➝ Matt, 7
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BRINGING IT Wildcats senior Matt Ford-Wellman has earned praise from coach Mike Minkel for being a team-first player, which includes keeping things lively in the dugout between innings.
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