The Early Word On Plum's New Chef

Interesting thread here re: the new chef, Manfred Wrembel, and the slightly new direction at Daniel Patterson's two-year-old Oakland restaurant, Plum. From The Dive: "new chef is adding a German touch to the menu...I am thrilled with this direction." Robert Lauriston adds: "The communal tables are gone...and they've gone to an almost-all-domestic wine list." Been to Plum in Nov. or Dec.? Your thoughts in the comments. [Chowhound]