HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM: EXECUTIVE CHEF MARK HAGOPIT “Where Music Feeds The Soul”

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Michael Hepworth

HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM: EXECUTIVE CHEF MARK HAGOPIT

Robert Sarstedt, Corporate Executive Chef

Anaheim (Perfect Meal Today) 1/24/17/  House of Blues Corporate Executive Chef Robert Sarstedt made the decision to pursue a career in culinary early on. Blending a more than passionate interest in food and a growing knowledge of the industry, he made the commitment and enrolled in the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in San Francisco, surrounded by the highest number of restaurants per capita in the nation.

He quickly garnered success locally and made the decision to move to Los Angeles where his talents brought him to many of the premier establishments including LA hotspots Spago, BOA Steakhouse and Craig’s Restaurant.

In 2014 Chef Robert became the Executive Chef of House of Blues on famed Sunset Strip overseeing two bustling kitchens and where he elevated the signature soulful menus of the main restaurant and House of Blues legendary upscale VIP lounge and bar, Foundation Room. Most recently he guided the House of Blues Anaheim team and helped them to prepare the venue for its Fall 2016 relocation into the heart of the Anaheim Resort District inside GardenWalk.

Chef Robert now oversees all House of Blues nationwide and continues his passion to deliver creative and inspiring cuisine to thousands of House of Blues and Foundation Room guests across the country.

–In his role as Executive Chef of House of Blues Anaheim, Chef Mark oversees culinary operations of the House of Blues Restaurant & Bar including management of the kitchen team, menu development and food preparation. He takes time to educate his staff on the products used in the kitchen and their purpose within dish presentation. He also works closely with local suppliers to ensure availability of the highest-quality ingredients. He looks forward to presenting his culinary creations at the all-new House of Blues Anaheim, opening at GardenWalk in March 2017.

House of Blues Anaheim accolades: Rated Best Concert Venue by OC Hotlist Nominated for Small Capacity Venue of the Year by Academy of Country Music

Today’s House of Blues menu samples included:

SMOKEHOUSE ST. LOUIS RIBS – Dry rubbed and house-smoked

NASHVILLE HOT FRIED CHICKEN SALAD – Spicy fried chicken, romaine hearts, grilled corn, blue cheese, diced tomato, red  onion, avocado and tortilla chip with cilantro ranch dressing

FRIED CHICKEN SLIDERS – Buttermilk brined chicken, pimento cheese, coleslaw and housemade pickles

VOODOO SHRIMP – Sautéed shrimp simmered in an Abita beer  reduction served over jalapeno-cheese cornbread

BOURBON BREAD PUDDING – Baked with bananas and white  chocolate, finished with a bourbon caramel sauce topped with  fresh whipped cream

Featured mixology specialty drinks:

KENTUCKY BUBBLE BATH – Makers Mark bourbon, fresh lemon  juice, elderflower liqueur, blue curacao, topped with bubbles  $30

EL VIEJO -Pisco Porton, crème de cacao, toasted pecan bitters, cigar smoke

FATHER FIGURE – Monkey Shoulder scotch, Cynar 70, coffeeinfused Cinzano, Green Chartreuse, bitters

Alon David Photography

Tom Wright: Photography/Food, Drink

HOUSE of BLUES 2017

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