EXECUTIVE CHEF HENRY CHAPERONT
El Monte Sagrado is proud to welcome acclaimed Chef Henry Chaperont to the award winning De La Tierra restaurant – at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa. With a passion for western culture and life, Chaperont will leave restaurant guests in amazement, serving locally inspired dishes with worldwide flare. “El Monte Sagrado and the entire Kessler Collection are thrilled to have such a talented chef join our team,” said Craig Leicester, El Monte Sagrado director of operations. “We are brimming with excitement and anticipation for the creative influence he will bring to De La Tierra Restaurant.”
Chef Chaperont brings with him a plethora of culinary experience. With a 44-year history in the culinary realm, he has acquired a vast knowledge of the hospitality industry, having worked in several notable kitchens including Loews Dallas, the Don Cesar in St. Petersburg, The Playboy Club & Casino in Atlantic City and Longboat Key Resort in Sarasota. Additionally, Chaperont has extensive business experience, as he owned a French restaurant in Savannah, as well as La Petite Maison in Colorado Springs for six years.
Chaperont, born in France, attended business school in Paris, served in the French Army and spent free time working in his godfather’s restaurant, Place de Tertre, Paris. Along with his extensive hands-on experience, Chef has appeared on major affiliate networks, including PBS Atlantic City, CBS Tampa Bay and FOX Colorado Springs. The governor of Louisiana and mayor in Colorado Springs have tasted his culinary masterpieces, along with celebrities such as James Taylor, Ivana Trump and French singer, Charles Aznavour.
The award-winning De La Tierra restaurant treats guests to a creative menu of global and local influences within an awe-inspiring architectural setting. De La Tierra aligns with the property to provide guests with a comprehensive wellness experience featuring locally inspired dishes, including elk tenderloin, seared whole rainbow trout and cashew crusted salmon sriracha with refreshing signature cocktails like the prickly pear margarita.
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