Summer of 2009 Chef Lee Guidry stepped up to fill the shoes of former
chef Michael Cribb, bringing with him a new summer menu and a new approach
highlighting fresh and sustainable seafood program.
Lee brings with him a vast array of knowledge taken from 20 years of kitchen experience. Beginning in the Panhandle of Florida he worked at The Pink Flamingo, Marina Café and Louisiana Lagniappe. While attending school at The University of South Alabama he worked at the Bakery Café.
Next was the Culinary Program at Delgado in New Orleans, LA. An externship program that landed him in the kitchens of NOLA, Mr. B’s Bistro, The Creole Café and Brennen’s. From there he spent a short time in the New York- New Jersey area working at Al Dente and The Citrus Grill.
While settling down in the Sarasota, Fl. area he worked with Master Chef Emil Fernandez at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. Later while working with owner Joe Casadio he ran two restaurants (Cocco Matto and Osteria) while opening Joe’s third (15 South Restaurant and Enoteca). Next came an opportunity to run a full service catering company under the Morton’s Market name that also included Fred’s Restaurant.
Moving to Nashville brought the opportunity for Lee to work with the Sambucca Group and then reopening the Italian Market before landing at The Bound’ry Restaurant.