Sur Lie, located in Portland, Maine, is a James Beard Award-nominated tapas restaurant known for its creative dishes crafted by chef Mimi Weissenborn. Owner Krista Cole, also a James Beard Award semifinalist, plays a crucial role in operations, emphasizing efficient service and innovative menus. Their partnership reflects a strong dynamic, where Cole's organizational skills complement Weissenborn's creative talent. Together, they create an exceptional dining experience that highlights both great food and quality service, breaking barriers as women in the culinary industry.
[We're] this incredible dynamic duo. I'm very data-oriented, organized and efficient, and she's the brilliant, creative brain that comes up with the menu.
Service makes the meal, and it can break the meal. Meg - because I do remember her name - she was really great, super friendly, nice and casual but professional.
I think a lot of it comes from learning that knowledge, that experience, that know-when-to and when-not-to.
As women in the industry trying to break down barriers, we focus on what we're both really good at and how to complement each other.
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