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"I was told about an evening at Park Tavern when Michael Bauer and Cecilia Chiang were given a place at the bar; she beamed, announced “I just love restaurants,” and even ducked into the kitchen to talk to everyone with genuine interest and delight. The anecdote underscores how she could command a room while remaining unjaded and curious, treating staff and kitchens with warmth and attention." - Becky Duffett