 Our Chef
Born and raised in upstate New York, Chris Blackwood started refining his chef
game at an early age. His dad owned a restaurant in Jamestown, New
York, and Chris was his eager young apprentice. Such was his drive that
by the time he graduated high school, he knew there was only one goal
he must pursue. He enrolled at the St. Augustine Culinary Institute in
Florida.
After graduation he tore through the restaurant community of
Gulf Shores, Alabama, eventually landing a job under the tutelage of
Creole cuisine master Chef Gerhard Brill at the Perdido Beach Resort.
It was there that Chris sank his teeth into the Creole fusion cuisine
that has become his passion. In 1993 Chris sought his culinary fortunes
in Boulder. A few years later, he landed at Jax Boulder, right next
door, creating exciting and innovative food for nearly 7 years.
As
chef/owner of the West End Tavern, Chris has created bold new tavern
food flavors including the best burger in town, killer fish n' chips
and a pecan crusted catfish dish that is fast becoming locals'
favorites. On his days off, Chris can be found hanging out with his
wife Adrienne and their 2 kids, Haley and Zach or in rehab from his
continued efforts to have game on the basketball court.
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