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San Francisco
to work as chef for the Corona Bar and Grill.
In 1987 New York Magazine's Gael Greene joined with Julia Child and Larry
Forgione in selecting Hearon as one of America's 30 most promising young
chefs. In San Francisco, he earned acclaim for his work at Corona B&G,
then joined Harley Baldwin for a stint at Aspen's prestigious Caribou
Club.
In January
1993, Hearon and partner Louise Clement launched the hugely successful
Restaurant LuLu in San Francisco's Yerba Buena Arts District. LuLu's Riviera
cuisine, dynamic interior and lively crowds have earned it rave reviews
as well as a loyal local following. In 1993 Hearon launched his first
book, Salsa: Musica for Your Mouth, which quickly sold out and went into
a second printing.
Next came Cafe
Marimba in San Francisco's Marina District, part of the renovation and
growth in the district after the 1989 quake. At Marimba Hearon returned
to his first love, authentic Mexican cuisine. The menu features dishes
from Oaxaca and the Yucatan. Then it was LuLu Bis, with LuLu Cafe and
Oyster Bar to follow. And another LuLu Bis in Burlingame, south of San
Francisco.
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