Melinda Burrows, CEC, CCA, didn’t let 2020’s challenges slow her drive to continue to pursue her unique culinary approach both personally and at her Springfield, Mo. club, while also keeping her team interested and engaged.
Executive Chef Geoffrey Lanez is Wise Beyond His Years
Geoffrey Lanez, CEC, Executive Chef of The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn., began building a name for himself while in college at Johnson & Wales University by competing on the student level and studying under prominent chefs. At age 29, he now manages and oversees a team of about 40 staff and three kitchens to produce…
Chef Sean Sennet, CEC, Shares His Well-Rounded Approach
The Executive Chef of Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio joined the club in 2018 and quickly instituted a number of enhancements, including utilizing mobile pizza and smoker equipment, and starting a new sushi program.
Forsyth CC’s Culinary Team Stays Calm and Collected
Executive Chef Blair Cannon, CEC, oversees an extensive program at the Winston-Salem, N.C. club that has met all of this year’s challenges—including a kitchen renovation and shoulder surgery for Cannon, in addition to what the pandemic brought—with a measured and unified approach.
Chef Keeps Knollwood Club’s Dining ‘Simple and Sexy’
Whether at Knollwood Club or away, Executive Chef Tim Rios takes an active role in the development of young chefs. When not at the club, he has been an adjunct instructor at a community college and an accreditation evaluator for the American Culinary Federation. He shared his thoughts and experiences with Chef Jerry Schreck.
Carrying on the Cause at Vineyard GC
Vineyard Golf Club opened in 2002. This gorgeous property sits on 235 preserved acres on Martha’s Vineyard two miles from historic Edgartown, Mass. The front nine of the golf course was redesigned in 2013, and the back nine in 2015, by world-renowned architect Gil Hanse and design partner Jim Wagner. Vineyard GC offers great golf…
Chef David Daddezio Serves Up Inspiring Performances
This Chef to Chef Q&A is a little different than normal. This month’s conversation is with a chef I worked with for seven years: David Daddezio, who is now the Executive Chef at Vicmead Hunt Club and Bidermann Golf Course in Wilmington, Del. CHEF PROFILE David Daddezio, PC1 Current Position: Executive Chef, Vicmead Hunt Club and…
Pastry Chef Jennifer Kopp Creates Capital Confections at The Metropolitan Club
Executive Pastry Chef Jennifer Kopp, CEPC, adds her own special touches to the acclaimed culinary excellence of The Metropolitan Club of Washington (D.C.).
Creating Well-Seasoned Fare for the Holidays
The fall and winter holidays give clubs ample opportunity to celebrate their members as well as the seasons, with special events featuring traditional and creative foods. From festive themed family brunches and dinners to adults-only cocktail parties, spirit tastings and candlelight feasts, chefs are coming up with menus to persuade members to make their clubs…
Keeping Both Engines Running with Mount Vernon Canyon Club’s Ryan Wolf
The Mount Vernon Canyon Club (MVCC) in Golden, Colo., sits at 7,600 feet and overlooks the city of Denver. Opening in 1923, MVCC has had numerous improvements made to its clubhouse over the years to capitalize on the magnificent views. Originally called the Mount Vernon Country Club, the name was changed because of its proximity…
Shadows Of Greatness with East Lake GC’s Nick Barrington
Providing great food as part of a great guest experience helps the East Lake culinary team focus on the club’s mission to give back to the community through the East Lake Foundation and other charitable organizations. East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga., and my club, Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., have the immortal…
Sizzle on the Sound
Plenty of great ideas and good fellowship filled the air, along with the famous Pike Market fish, as club chefs converged on Seattle for C&RB’s Tenth Annual Chef to Chef Conference.
From Top Gun to Top Chef
After four years in the Air Force that included flying combat missions during two tours in Afghanistan, Ryan Daniels has brought a new sense of teamwork and an attention to detail to the kitchens of Fiddlesticks CC. Along Florida’s Southwest Coast lies Fiddlesticks Country Club in Fort Myers. Fiddlesticks is a residential community featuring a…
Taste of the Tetons
At The Club at 3 Creek in Jackson, Wyo., Executive Chef Timothy Husband and his staff constantly strive for creative ways to serve up dishes that suit the stimulating surroundings.
A Path Well Taken
An earlier-than-expected entry into the culinary world set Todd Sellaro out on a journey that has led him to top clubs on both coasts.