WHO: Aaron Bludorn is executive chef of Bludorn Restaurant.
ABOUT: Chef and next-generation restaurateur, Aaron Bludorn’s mission is to create meaningful experiences through food and hospitality. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Aaron was drawn to the kitchen at an early age during his first job working as a dishwasher and prep cook in a small diner on Bainbridge Island. Energized by the comradery demonstrated in restaurants, Aaron pursued a career in hospitality and began his journey at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park. His learnings at CIA led to a prosperous career working under the country’s most celebrated chefs including Michelin-starred Chef Douglas Keene and Daniel Boulud. While working as Executive Chef in Manhattan’s Café Boulud, Aaron met his now-wife, Victoria Pappas Bludorn, and was cast in Netflix’s blockbuster culinary competition show, The Final Table, where he competed alongside renowned chefs from across the globe. That same year, he was honored by Star Chefs when he earned New York City’s Rising Star Community Chef Award. His menu is inspired by their story and what they enjoy the most about restaurants and he looks forward to treating his guests to the same.
WHAT: James Beard Awards semifinalist Aaron Bludorn will share French-inspired Texas Gulf Coast cuisine from his beloved Houston restaurant, Bludorn.
WHEN: Thursday, October 17, 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST
WHERE: De Gustibus Cooking School