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World-Famous Sardine Factory Nets New Executive Chef
MONTEREY, Calif. - November 16, 2005 - Monterey's exceptional eatery, the Sardine Factory, has brought aboard Douglas Sisk, a Certified Executive Chef accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Sisk previously cheffed for Faust's at the Adam's Mark Hotel and Cardwell's at the Plaza, both in St. Louis, SuperClubs and Hilton Resorts, as well as private golf clubs, cooking for the likes of Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush and the Prime Minister of Jamaica.
Sisk's lifelong passion for cooking began at age 14 when he began working in the restaurant business as a busboy and dishwasher. He went on to earn a dual degree in culinary arts and hotel restaurant management from Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky, where his mentors included Certified Master Pastry Chef Walter Rhea.
Over the next 18 years Sisk continued to refine his culinary skills and gain experience worldwide. He lived in Jamaica where he was a member of the National Culinary Team, winning the full spectrum of medals in national and international cooking competitions. He has since appeared on many television shows and mentored students through classes and seminars.
As Executive Chef of the Sardine Factory, Sisk will emphasize innovative and creative cuisine as well as staff training and empowerment. Whether or not he will employ his ice carving skills remains to be seen. Sisk replaces Robert Mancuso, who in April was named 2005 Chef of the Year by the ACF, Monterey Bay Chapter.
The Sardine Factory, established in 1968, combines fresh seafood, USDA Prime meats, and produce with impeccable service, an award-winning wine cellar, and four distinct dining rooms. Promising guests the dining experience of a lifetime, the restaurant has received the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) Award and Wine Spectator's Grand Award, among many other honors. The Sardine Factory is located on historic Cannery Row at 701 Wave Street in Monterey. For more information visit www.sardinefactory.com or call 831.373.3775.
About The Sardine Factory
Established in 1968, The Sardine Factory is known for its impeccable service, wonderful décor, extraordinary wine collection, fresh locally grown produce, delicious sustainable seafood, and USDA prime beef. Over the years The Sardine Factory has hosted celebrities, movie stars, sports legends, and public figures from all over the world. The restaurant was also one of the locations for the first film directed by Clint Eastwood, Play Misty for Me. The Sardine Factory has received virtually every culinary, wine list and service award possible in the industry, including the Wine Spectator’s Grand Award, Restaurant Hospitality's Best Wine List in America, voted the Best Restaurant in Monterey by readers of the Monterey County Weekly, Monterey County Herald, and Carmel Pine Cone newspapers, named Top Ten Most Romantic Restaurants on the Central Coast by Open Table, in addition to many other honors and awards. For more information, please visit sardinefactory.com.