06/21/2026
This is BIG news!!! Douglas Plecher will be back at The Grange Duvall!!!!
Yes, it's true. Chef Nate's last night at the Grange was last night. The man has rocked the Grange with his flavors, his chops, his devotion to the craft for 4 years. We will miss him deeply, and wish him luck in breaking out on his own.
..but HERE'S the happiest ending we could've ever dreamed of: DOUG PLECHER is stepping in to the Grange Chef role!!
YES!
THAT Doug -- Dougie Fresh, MC Plech, the man who's been the behind-the-scenes Keeper of Secret Sauces here on n off for 8 years, the man who said he'd NEVER, but he ISSSS!
Ohhh, JOYYYY!
We welcome you into the Kingpin role, Doug, and have all the assurance you will take us to the NEXT LEVEL!
Doug is Dad to 2026 graduate Emma, whom he cared for throughout his cooking career. Whenever the Grange Chef role was open, we'd ALLLLWAYS go to Doug first, who would kindly demur to put his kid first ❤️ Upon graduation, what better baby for Doug to adopt than one who never grows up?? The GRANGE!!
📸 Audra Mulkern
