Chris Borges
(Executive Chef)
Born and raised in New Orleans, Chris learned at an early age to appreciate the food and cooking that remains such a integral part of life in that great city. Watching and working by the side of Daisy Perkins, a family friend, restaurateur, and fourth generation Creole, Chris developed the sense of passion for cooking (and eating!) that is reflected in his work and life today. Laissez le bon temps roule!
Chris is a graduate of Stanford University and the California Culinary Academy. His first management position came as sous chef at Roti restaurant, the acclaimed spot first opened by Cindy Pawlcyn. After Roti, Chris was executive chef at the three-star Infusion Bar & Restaurant in San Francisco for five years before joining Taste in 2002. He was promoted to executive chef in February 2005 and continues to inspire and be inspired by Taste's progressive passion for excellence and, of course, by the wonderful bounty of food that the Bay Area has to offer.
