Come together!

Yesterday's press conference at Corti Borther's was absolutely inspiring. Looking across the parking lot at a collection of local chefs, community leaders, and citizens who had all come together in the interest of preserving a Sacramento institution gave me renewed faith in our city.

In total it was estimated that about 30 area chefs showed up.

Former Democratic Assemblyman Rusty Areias facilitated the event.

Biba kicked off the tributes with a moving and concise speech suggesting that had Darrell not been here on her arrival to Sacramento she would have packed her bags and left.

Kurt Spataro blamed his radical hair style on a tousling from Biba upon his arrival.

At different times Corti's obvious display of emotion brought a tear to many an eye during the course of the festivities.

According to Corti, Mai Pham introduced Sacramento to lemon grass.

Patrick Mulvaney - quite possibly Sacramento's tallest chef - helped facilitate the rally which was initially intended to be a show of support, and in the end became a celebration!

!!!!Viva Corti's Viva!!!