David Standridge - The Shipwright's Daughter: Chef Demo

WHO: Chef David Standridge is a James Beard Award-winning chef-partner of The Shipwright’s Daughter.ABOUT: As executive chef of two leading Connecticut restaurants, The Shipwright’s Daughter and Mystic Fish Camp, Chef David Standridge crafts imaginative dishes that are rooted in a deep commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. A champion of sustainable fishing practices (and James Beard Award winner for Best Chef, Northeast in 2024), he incorporates local kelp, invasive species, and bycatch fish into his modern New England cuisine, minimizing waste while celebrating the region's seafood diversity. Standridge's culinary journey began in New York City, transitioning from front-of-house roles at acclaimed venues like Eleven Madison Park to mastering the kitchen's musical intricacies. His culinary education at Lenotre Culinary School in Texas propelled him through various roles, from refining his skills at The Four Seasons Houston to earning accolades as sous chef at The Four Seasons, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in NYC, where his team clinched Two Michelin Stars in 2009 under the leadership of the late M. Robuchon.From there, Standridge brought his expertise to beloved neighborhood spots like Market Table and Cafe Clover before serving as executive chef at Sonnier & Castle. In 2019, he relocated to Mystic, CT, and opened The Shipwright's Daughter in 2020. WHAT: The 2024 James Beard Best Chef Northeast winner David Standridge — of The Shipwright’s Daughter — will guide us through an immersive menu highlighting the bounty of East Coast seafood featuring recipes from his forthcoming book, Tide to Table.Included: -4- Course meal with complimetnary paired sparkling white & red wines -custom receipe booklet -value offers from our sponsors