Cooking virtuoso opens new restaurant

At age 21, Clayton Chapman was the leading culinary connoisseur at V. Mertz kitchen. He continued his career at Spencer's Steak and Chops. Now 24, Chapman plans to open his own restaurant, the Grey Plume. This restaurant would feature season ingredients and house-made vinegars, breads and soft cheeses. The menu is the change daily. What a fortunate youth!