‘Berzerkers’ explores Chef James Rigato’s relationship with the band that inspired his lauded Hazel Park restaurant, Mabel Gray. The 19-minute film made its’ premiere at the 2020 Freep Film Festival.
2016 - 2020
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WDET 101.9FM Interview with Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato
The Band That Inspired Chef James Rigato to Name His Restaurant Is Now Inspiring Him to Make a Short Film
Performer Magazine: Press Release
The 18-minute film explores the Mabel Gray chef’s relationship with the band that inspired his lauded Hazel Park restaurant
" Today, the restaurant is southeast Michigan’s most dynamic dining experience. You never know what you’re going to get, but you can be sure it’ll be impeccably sourced, carefully constructed, deliciously seasoned and delivered with fervent passion by a professional... "
Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press Restaurant Critic
" Restaurant of the Year "
2017 Detroit Free Press
" Best Chef: Great Lakes "
Semi-Finalist – 2017 – 2020 James Beard Foundation
" Best New Restaurant semifinalist "
James Beard Foundation “2016”
" What makes Mabel Gray interesting and worthwhile is Rigato’s skilled use and combination of flavors. So often at other restaurants, dishes that look like they should be fun fall short. "
Christopher Cook, Hour Detroit
" Mabel Gray is thoroughly of, by and for Michigan. "
Rebecca Flint Marx, New York Times
" Hazel Park, a quiet suburb 10 miles north of downtown Detroit, has never before seen a dining frenzy like the rumpus created when James Rigato debuted Mabel Gray, his 43-seat charmer. "
Bill Addison, Eater.com Restaurant Editor
" The 21 Best New Restaurants in America "
Eater.com
" 4-stars "
The Detroit News
