Chef Shuffles

After the Hutong fiasco, many wondered if longtime Betelnut chef Alexander Ong would leave the restaurant, and it's finally happened. Considering he dubbed the staid Betelnut menu "happy meals" when Hutong opened, it's not much of a surprise. Ong will consult for now; no word on whether new chef de cuisine Mario Tolentino will be taking the reins. [Bay Area Bites]