Wining & Dining
Reading his resume
will make your mouth water. Brennan’s, Commander’s Palace, Le Cirque, French Laundry—just to name a few. And he’s fallen under the tutelage of a culinary who’s who: Alex Brennan, Thomas Keller, Julian Serrano, Alessandro Strata, Eric Ziebold. Chef David Sorrels is carving his own culinary identity at Restaurant Calla in Lake Charles. Recently named one of the Best Chefs in Louisiana by Acadiana Profile magazine, he’s doing things differently – and deliciously. Originally from East Texas, Sorrells moved to Lake Charles with his wife. He has embraced the food and its history and pays homage to the region in the name of his restaurant. Calla is short for Calcasieu, LA, a place he now calls home.
first person with Chef
David Sorrells
by Kristy Armand photos by Jason Hardesty and Shonda Manuel
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Thrive Magazine for Better Living
April 2015