This strong passion for food led him to the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. After earning his A.A degree, Roberts headed back to his hometown to become a rounds cook (chef tournant) at the prestigious Highlands Inn Restaurant. According to Roberts, “It was at Highlands Inn where [my] true culinary training began.” Roberts later moved to Southern California and worked at Hotel Bel-Air before joining the team at Zax in Brentwood where he met his future wife, Williamson. He then traveled to New York City to work at Café Boulud before returning to the West Coast to open his own restaurant business. His business savvy along with his fantastic culinary skills helped husband-and-wife duo Roberts and Williamson open Amuse Café,
Roberts and his wife opened Hud-
Lobster Roll topped with pickled mustard seeds, celery and crushed potato chips Roberts and his wife opened Hudson House, a cool gastropub with a laid back vibe, in the South Bay in March of 2009 and more recently The Tripel in Playa Del Rey in March of 2011 and Playa Provisions in May 2014. Roberts finds himself doing everything from cooking and waiting tables to fixing tiles. He finds that his inspirations in life come from daily challenges, meeting new people, and learning from the
When he is not at one of his restaurants, Roberts can be found trekking the great outdoors, surfing the beaches of Los Angeles or spending quality time with his family. people he works with.
son House, a cool gastropub with a laid back vibe, in Beechwood in Venice, Hudson House, The Tripel and now, Playa Provisions. Subscription link www.female-exec.com/s.html
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