Weaver, William

NAME: WILLIAM WEAVER

Biography:

Bill Weaver came to Philadelphia from Hughesville, PA, by way of New Haven CT,he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. One of six children, he grew up on the family farm, where he showed an interest in cooking and a fascination with restaurants at a very early age. His sister Connie recalls that he frequently played "restaurant," using an out-building appointed with gingham curtains as the site to serve his mud pies.

His arrival in Philadelphia coincided with what would later be termed the "Restaurant Renaissance. He brought with him a small town warmth that he would retain even after he had acquired a knowledge of and a taste for things urbane. He was a family man, a tolerant family man whose family members were from all walks of his life.

It was at the urging of his college roommate, George Pechin, that Billy accepted a psoition athe the very popular Les Amis. His talents soon came to the attention of the owner of Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The relatively new venture, just off Rittenhouse Square, was in need of a chef. Seizing this opportunity, Billy found a niche and created a menu that was elegant and appealing in its simplicity. This collaboration would last for 15 years.

A peerless orchestrator of parties, Billy loved to entertain. He recognized the importance of the creative component in cooking and truly loved his work. If nothing else, Billy taught us that cooking is fun.

from Philadelphia Stories: a Dining Out for Life Cookbook, 1993

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Date of Birth: April 17, 1951

Date of Death: March 4, 1990

Age at Death 38

Employment: Les Ami, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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