BELLEVUE, Wash.—(May 23, 2008)—Maggiano’s Little Italy recently hired Chris Horning to be the new Sous Chef. Horning is responsible for ensuring the efficiency of Maggiano’s 80-person kitchen, and smooth flow and overall presentation of Maggiano’s cuisine.
Horning was previously working in Alaska as Sous Chef at Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage’s luxury hotel. Two years later he was promoted to Director of Catering before being moving up to the position of Executive Chef. During this time, Horning also spent time cooking private dinners for luminaries such as Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Mikhail Gorbachev, Dan Rather and actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
Horning was born and raised in Anchorage, Ala., where he started working in a local restaurant at the age of 15. He soon decided that he wanted to expand his knowledge in culinary arts and attended the culinary arts program at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France. After receiving a Culinary Diploma, he returned to the United States to attend the Art Institute of Phoenix, graduating at the top of his class with an Associate in Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts.
The job opportunity with Maggiano’s Little Italy brought Horning and his family to the Seattle area.
Horning’s personal philosophy on cooking holds that, if he puts 100% of his creativitiy, drive and passion into a restaurant, the staff will follow. Additionally, he believes that great chefs produce great teamwork, superb production and beautiful kitchens.
Maggiano’s Little Italy specializes in Italian American cuisine available family-style or ala carte and made from scratch daily, served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Maggiano’s menu features both classic and contemporary recipes – authentic pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh seafood, regular chef specials and specialty desserts. Maggiano’s locations are nationwide and offer lunch or dinner, carryout service and banquet spaces for special occasions.
The Bellevue location at 10455 N.E. Eighth St. in Lincoln Square is open for lunch Monday – Saturday from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., dinner Monday – Thursday from 3 – 10:00 p.m., Friday – Saturday from 3– 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. To make a reservation, please call (425) 519-6476. For banquet space, contact (425) 519-6490.
Maggiano’s is one of four restaurants in the portfolio of Dallas-based Brinker International (NYSE: EAT), a recognized leader in casual dining. Other Brinker restaurant brands include Chili’s Grill & Bar, Romano’s Macaroni Grill and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina. For more information, visit www.maggianos.com.
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