After nearly 15 years of experience in various fast-paced California
kitchens, self-taught chef Robert Osborne has found his home on
Central Coast to serve as Madonna Inn's Executive Chef. Apart from the
years of experience and knowledge that Rob brings to the MI team, his enthusiasm, creativity, and ever-present smile have given new
energy and inspiration to our kitchen and menus.
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Burger of The Week - The "Casanova" |
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Green Goddess Avocado Toast |
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Truffle Fingerling Potatoes |
Rob's culinary journey began as a summer job, bussing tables at a premier French restaurant in Saratoga, California.
Shortly thereafter, he was thrown behind
the line and told not to “mess up," despite the fact that he had no prior training! Although this may have at first been daunting, it was indeed the beginning of Rob's affinity for the creative process. Learning, teaching, creating and honing his
craft, he quickly fell in love with what it meant to be a chef.
Rob gained more experience working for
well-established Silicon Valley restaurants and clubs - such as Wolfgang
Puck’s Spago restaurant in Palo Alto, where he worked as a sous chef. He also
spent time in Monterey as the chef for Cannery Row Brewing
Company.
A highlight of his early career came when he was chosen to serve as the equipment manager
for the 4
th and 5
th annual Pebble Beach Food and Wine
Festival; and the inaugural Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival. During these events, Rob was responsible for the equipment needs of over 100 of the biggest
celebrity chefs!
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"Hamming" it up in the kitchen. (Pun intended). | | | | |
Rob has become an integral part of the Madonna Inn team... but also happens to be a part of the extended Madonna family. As the great-nephew of Mr. and Mrs.
Madonna, Rob has many fond childhood memories of holidays and
celebrations that included trips to San Luis Obispo and Madonna Inn.
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Rob and his cousin Connie at a family birthday celebration. |
Rob's decision to take this position has not only been exciting and
positive for the Madonna Inn as a whole, but has also been special
because it gives even more meaning to our motto, "a family tradition
since 1958."
Wonderful place
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ReplyDeleteYum! The food looks very delicious. I wish I could eat it. However, we are going to attend a food event next week at one of local event venues in Atlanta. Will attend this event with my family. Feeling very excited!
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