Breaking news: Celebrity chef Ray Bear leaves town abruptly; future of BEAR Restaurant uncertain

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An employee at BEAR Restaurant confirms repeated rumours that chef Ray Bear abruptly left town Thursday night, leaving the restaurant in limbo.

The employee, Scott---he declines to give his last name-- says he personally will be managing BEAR for the next two weeks. "We have a lot of large groups this weekend and next," says Scott. After that? "I'm not sure."

Scott says ownership of BEAR now rests with David Tabah, who is in the United States until Thursday.

The restaurant is open for business and accepting reservations, at least for the present.

I have been unable to reach Ray Bear.