Killen's Steakhouse Announces New Executive Chef
Brennan's of Houston Chef Joe Cervantez to take Lead Kitchen Role at Killen's Steakhouse this Fall
Pearland, TX, October 16, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Killen’s Steakhouse welcomes new talent to its kitchen as the restaurant announces Joe Cervantez as its new Executive Chef. For the past four years, Cervantez served as Sous Chef under Executive Chef Danny Trace at Brennan’s of Houston. Cervantez will come full circle of sorts as he returns to his Pearland hometown, and to Killen’s Steakhouse where he first worked as a server after graduating with a Culinary Arts degree from the Art Institute of Houston. Cervantez is expected to join the staff at Killen’s Steakhouse on October 23, 2014.
Prior to working at Brennan’s, Cervantez worked at Hilton Americas Houston Café as sous chef and Hilton Americas Houston Skyline Restaurant as Chef de Cuisine.
Cervantez will bring to Killen’s Steakhouse his passion for gardening (there is a chef’s garden on site), as well as farm-to-table dining and support of local farms.
Diners should expect to see much of the same menu items at the steakhouse, including Killen’s nationally recognized steaks and crème brûlée bread pudding, along with some more creative newcomers from Cervantez. “He’s excited about the opportunity and I’m excited to see what he can do with full reign of the kitchen,” says Killen. “Joe brings tremendous experience and dedication, as well as a passion for using only the best products. His culinary philosophy is similar to mine and will serve as a great platform in raising the bar on the dining experience for our guests.”
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Since opening its doors in 2006, Killen’s Steakhouse, located at 2804 S. Main St. in Pearland, has received numerous national and local accolades, including being named “Best Steak in the U.S.” by Food & Wine Magazine, “Best Steakhouses in the U.S.” by Travel & Leisure Magazine, “Top 10 Best Steakhouses in the U.S.” by Gayot, “Top 20 Best Steakhouses” (#6) by The Daily Meal, “Favorite Steakhouses in Texas” by Texas Monthly, “Best Steakhouses in Houston” by Houston Chronicle and “Best Steakhouse in Houston by Houston Press,” among others.