Often, that results in the chef's leaving for a better offer, or opening his own place.

When that project seemed to be stalled, he decided to open his own place.

Still, he never tried to open his own place again.

The two chefs hope to open their own place.

He could even maybe open his own little regional place.

Desserts for nearly 20 years before opening his own place.

Later he opened his own place on the corner.

Each man worked in the restaurant business, and ultimately decided to open his own place, named after himself.

"I have no problem with Imad opening his own place," he said.

He and his wife opened their place in 1995.