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Purveyors of Amazing: Estephan Ivan Enriquez-Fernandez
Executive Chef Estephan Ivan Enriquez-Fernandez creates unforgettable meals bite by bite. For Truluck’s Executive Chef Estephan Ivan Enriquez-Fernandez, the story starts in Dallas. It was there that he first started working in the restaurant industry at 16 years old, delivering pizzas, serving guests and eventually becoming a line cook. At 19, he became sous chef….
Purveyors of Amazing: Tambra Tatum
General Manager Tambra Tatum is all about giving back. Running a restaurant is no easy feat—and perhaps no one knows this better than Tambra Tatum, general manager at our new Plano, Texas, location. And yet, it’s something she does with grace. Inspiring, motivating, supportive—Tambra leads with these three qualities in mind, providing stellar dining experiences…
The Conan Chronicles – Samir Canaan, Director of Culinary Operations
“There is always a way, if the desire be coupled with courage,” answered the Cimmerian. Samir Canaan (Sammy) is an incredibly important part of Truluck’s Restaurant Group. That’s a fact. He’s also a chef with an unusual story that speaks to his dedication to his family, craft, and continual growth. Although we affectionately call him…
Oh Captain, My Captain: Cary Grider
Cary Grider grew up all over the place. His father was a high school Administrator/Principal and went wherever he was needed. Cary was born in Nebraska, moved to Oklahoma and finally made it to Texas when his father moved the family to Waxahachie. There, Cary’s dad ran a group home for troubled teens where he…
Meet the Unstoppable Chef Misael Ramirez
Misael is one of the kindest and most diligent human beings that we’ve ever met. It’s an absolute pleasure to work with him. His passion is unmatched, and as we talk about his story you’ll understand why. Chef Ramirez grew up on a small ranch in El Salvador with his parents and seven younger siblings….
Chef Partner Paigton Wilson
“Master P”
Passionately Serving Exquisite Cuisine with a Smile Chef Paigton Wilson is our Chef Partner at our Southlake, Texas location. She has almost three years under her belt as the leader of our culinary team and has done a phenomenal job. As always, let’s do a little backstory and get some insight into her history and…
The Remarkable Journey of Chef Partner Odel Arencibia
When I usually write a story, I try to inject a little humor. This time, we’re going to do things a little differently. I’m going to report the exact story that I heard from our chef in Miami. His name is Odel Arencibia and, after over a decade of almost working together, the stars finally…
Regional Chef Partner Michael Cerny: The Calm Without the Storm
Throughout my 27 years in professional kitchens, I’ve seen and suffered a lot of different management styles – from the outright hostile, to the passive aggressive, to total apathy, to a “the sky is falling” mentality. And in my personal experience, there’s only one style that really works. The road to success revolves around calm,…
From Texas to the Midwest, Meet Chef Partner Shane Flynn
We are lucky to work with a number of highly skilled leaders with incredibly diverse backgrounds. As the newest chef-partner among the ranks, Chef Flynn gets the honor of being the guinea pig for this kind of feature. I have known and worked with Shane for almost a decade and was really surprised to learn…
Family Matters – Chef Partner Manuel Vera
“Some people don’t believe in heroes, but they haven’t met my dad.” – Unknown “Starched, creased, suited and booted” – Chef Manny Vera Manuel (Manny) Vera has been with the Truluck’s Restaurant Group since 1998. He’s a chef partner, strong leader, and runs a kitchen that I’d be happy to eat off the floor of….