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Lubbock’s new chef loves working guest service in an intimate and
with food and creating. “Every unpretentious setting. We wish
day is different and a challenge. to create a memorable experience
[I] love interaction with people, for Lubbock Symphony and
and the opportunity to grow a Ballet guests as well as a new Chris Wilson
successful business with a great alternative for the community of
company like United.” Cooking Lubbock.”
itself is an art, and Thomas feels
lucky to be doing what he is Thomas and his girlfriend are listed in the Top 20 Supermarket
passionate about. “Whether you new to Lubbock but have already Chefs in the country in 2012. The
cook at home or professionally, discovered “how genuinely former Executive Chef of Texas
you should do what you like the friendly everyone has been” and Tech has been the Corporate Chef
best. Try new ingredients, new how easy it is “to get across town for Market Street, United, Amigos,
techniques, new recipes.” Over the in minutes.” He has a 26-year-old and Albertsons Market Stores for
last 15 years, his focus has been son who still lives in California. the past 21 years. Readers may
business operations and openings recognize him as the host of the
of well-known celebrity restaurant Chris, Thomas, Executive Chef cooking segments of the popular
brands such as Rock and Brews Hector Hernandez, and staff are Neil Sperry Gardening Show.
with co-founders Gene Simmons in the process of finalizing the His recent promotion to Director
and Paul Stanly (Kiss) and George menus, “consisting of appetizers, of Innovation (“Cool Idea Guy”)
Lopez’ Chingon Kitchen among proteins - including fresh seafood - is an indication of the creative
others. salads and sandwiches.” They plan input he has had on bringing
to be open for lunch and dinner the new Lubbock restaurant
He is excited about the new Tuesday through Saturday and, from conception to fruition. He
venue. “Rave On is located additionally, when performances is excited about Thomas and the
within a beautiful state-of-the- fall on a Sunday or Monday. new venture, and he says, “Our
art center that will offer a unique hope is that all of our guests will
banquet experience for corporate In 2010, Market Street was voted ‘Rave On’ about the food and the
gatherings, weddings, and other National Deli/Food Service experience’” in the new one-of-a-
large-scale events. Our goal is Operator of the Year by their peers kind venue.
an upscale menu created with in In Store Buyer Magazine, and
quality ingredients and legendary highly credentialed chef Chris was
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