Chef Brett H Bowdish
Brett has had a strong passion for food and making people smile since he was able to reach the ovens knobs .
Growing up he took in all of the flavor profiles he could from the many diverse geographic regions that he has lived over the years.
From both his mother’s southern roots and through the tutelage of his European step father who happened to be chef for General George Patton during WWII and chef of the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, Brett easily cruised into fusion cuisine.
He set a path for himself with the help of many great mentors to hone his skills by experiencing multi facets of the Food and Hospitality industry. Brett’s career has spanned over 45 years with many great jobs. During his career he was a chef at the Flamingo Hilton, the Cornhusker Hotel, Stephens College, a personal chef, chef at the Adams Mark Hotel in St. Louis, Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Walt Disney Worlds MGM Studios and Epcot Center, the Broadmoor Hotel, The Cheyenne Mountain Country Club, Maggianos Little Italy, and chef at the Navigators Glen Eyrie Castle. Brett also taught both High School and College Culinary Arts, and now teaches students right here in Westcliffe at the high school.
Brett has always said that it is the guest smiles that continue to feed him with the passion he has for his craft. “Food for me is that common ground l have always found to talk with anyone.” “Who doesn’t smile or perk up when talking about food? Whether it’s a family heirloom recipe or some great taste you tried while on a trip, you just smile and can’t wait to share your experience.
Brett’s menu: “Summer in Italy” (details to come…)