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Photo: Spike Johnson / for the Chronicle Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Image 2 of 13 Boheme Cafe and Wine Bar. Boheme Cafe and Wine Bar. Photo: Dave Rossman / For the Chronicle Image 3 of 13 The outdoor seating area out back at Boheme. The outdoor seating area out back at Boheme. Photo: Dave Rossman / For the Chronicle Image 4 of 13 The outdoor seating area out back at Boheme. The outdoor seating area out back at Boheme. Photo: Spike Johnson / for the Chronicle Image 5 of 13 Image 6 of 13 The outdoor seating area out back at Boheme. The outdoor seating area out back at Boheme. Photo: Spike Johnson / for the Chronicle Image 7 of 13 Water jugs wait to rehydrate patrons on the patios at Boheme. Water jugs wait to rehydrate patrons on the patios at Boheme. Photo: Spike Johnson / for the Chronicle Image 8 of 13 Brand Hollandsworth and Poppy Montclair enjoy drinks and conversation at Boheme. Brand Hollandsworth and Poppy Montclair enjoy drinks and conversation at Boheme. Photo: Spike Johnson / for the Chronicle Image 9 of 13 This Thanksgiving Banh Mi was created by Boheme's Rishi Singh as an entry in last year's Falliday Leftover Throwdow. This Thanksgiving Banh Mi was created by Boheme's Rishi Singh as an entry in last year's Falliday Leftover Throwdow. Photo: Courtesy photo / Bar Boheme Image 10 of 13 Image 11 of 13 Bliss Kemper, Katherine Hilldebrandt and Cristina del Canto (left to right) soak up the last of the afternoon sun at Boheme. Bliss Kemper, Katherine Hilldebrandt and Cristina del Canto (left to right) soak up the last of the afternoon sun at Boheme. Photo: Spike Johnson / for the Chronicle Image 12 of 13 Rishi Singh checks a pizza in his oven at Boheme. Rishi Singh checks a pizza in his oven at Boheme. Photo: Spike Johnson / for the Chronicle Image 13 of 13 Boheme wishes young chef well after breakup over burger 1 / 13 Back to Gallery

Saying there are two sides to every story, the folks at Boheme reached out today to the Food Chronicles.

Earlier this week, Culture Map reported that the popular Montrose bar’s owner, Morgan Hollerman, had fired personable chef Rishi Singh during a battle over burgers.

Singh, who has become known for his imaginative lavash-style pizzas, told CM that he was asked to execute a burger-centric menu with little notice and then was fired when the menu didn’t come together. “He wanted me to make it happen, but it’s not as easy as that,” Singh told CM’s Eric Sandler.

“An overarching concern is that in any situation between a boss and employee there’s more at play,” Boheme spokesman Dutch Small said by phone. “These are complicated dynamics.

“Morgan and the team at Boheme care strongly about the guest experience and the quality of the food. And that’s where all of our focus is.”

So does Singh’s account to CM ring true? (The Food Chronicles has contacted Singh for an interview and will update as necessary.)

“That (Culture Map) story is unbalanced,” Small said. “A story like this has many dimensions.

“The most important thing to know is there’s no ill will here,” Small said. “This is a great opportunity for Rishi to try something new. He’s very talented and a hard worker. We at Boheme have nothing but respect for Rishi and wish him the best.

Small said no decisions have been made on who will now lead Boheme’s kitchen.

Boheme: 307 Fairview, 713-529-1099

Editor’s note: As Alison Cook prepares her list of the 100 best restaurants in Houston, we’d like to hear your opinion about the city’s best bar, best pizza, best burger, best coffeehouse, best barbecue, best steak, best Tex-Mex, best patio, best dessert and best late-night eating spot. This is your chance to be the critic. Vote now.