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Wednesday, April 3, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 17 Well-known chef takes helm at local restaurant By Jodi Schneider Correspondent Chops Bistro owner Tracy Syanovitz just brought a new chef on board with over 30 years9 experience working in the food-service industry. Laotian-born Jerry Phaisavath, a former Black Butte Lodge executive chef, is the new culinary artist in the kitchen at Chops Bistro. With a diverse background, Phaisavath has an impres- sive list of work credentials including executive chef posi- tions at private golf clubs, resorts, gourmet restaurants and hotels. He moved to Central Oregon from the bay area in 2002, taking on an execu- tive chef position at Bend Golf club. He was also the co-owner of Chloe, a Central Oregon restaurant known for its French American Cuisine, which closed in 2011. His food preparation train- ing was at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco and he feels comfortable with French, Italian, German and Pacific Northwest cuisines. <My food is inspired by the places I9ve lived and worked,= Phaisavath said. Syanovitz is excited by her new chef9s enthusiastic lead- ership in the kitchen and his rapport with diners. <I treat people like they are my own family,= said Phaisavath. Syanovitz added, <He9s brought back life to Chops.= Phaisavath also has an eye for plating and arranging food that doesn9t detract from the new, yet familiar, flavors he serves up. He has a creative style of preparing gourmet dishes, each with its own taste of distinction. <The word is spreading that Jerry9s back in town,= Syanovitz said. <And he brought his followers with him. Already the feedback I9m getting is amazing.= With a brand-new chef at Chops Bistro, there9s bound to be a few changes on the hori- zon for the menu. Syanovitz said, <We are transitioning our menu slowly. He9s already changed up the sauces, added to the sides and implemented more salads. He recently prepared a French vegetarian dish with a trace of nutmeg just for me that was unbelievable.= Phaisavath would like to plan a seasonal menu includ- ing lamb shanks for spring. Chops Bistro is now serving brunch in the lounge on Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Italian Night on Mondays and recently added prime rib on Tuesday nights. <We are also planning a sushi night,= Syanovitz said. <We have reopened the lounge Monday nights 4:30 to 8 p.m. featuring Italian food. Check out our house-made strom- boli, chicken parmesan, fried mozzarella cakes, and more.= Syanovitz sent a congrat- ulatory shout out to Chops Bistro9s server Kjersten <KJ= Vimmerstedt who just passed her Level 2 wine sommelier qualification. The Certified Sommelier Examination is the second in a series of four tests that end in the Master Sommelier title, and it9s con- sidered to be the minimum standard for wine profession- als in the service industry. Quality Truck-mounted CARPET CLEANING Quality Cleaning 16 years in Reasonable Prices Sisters! — Credit Cards Accepted — ENVIROTECH 541-771-5048 PHOTO BY JODI SCHNEIDER Jerry Phaisavath is back in action in Sisters at Chops Bistro. Dr. Thomas R. Rheuben General, Cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentistry ~ Your Dentist in Sisters Since 1993 ~ We are here to help you smile with confi dence! Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CCB#181062 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 541-549-0109 | 304 W. Adams Ave. | Sisters HOME & GARDEN The Nugget Home & Garden only happens once a year. Be a part of this newspaper special section that lets people know what’s business. businesses hatt s s special p e c i a l a about b o u t y you o u a and n d your bus si n e s s . F Featured e a t u r e d b u s i n e s s e s i include: n c l u d e : N E W S PA P E R • Home Improvement • Landscaping • Construction (new & additions) • Remodeling • Real Estate • Mortgage • Indoor & Outdoor Furniture • Hardware & Construction Materials • Design • Home Decor • Painting • Fencing, Decks, Outbuildings • Yard and Garden Maintenance • Servicing and Repair ... and more! 2-week special section in The Nugget May 1 & 8 Each participating advertiser receives a full-color display ad both weeks and a mini-story with photo about you and your business in one of the issues. Free design of your ad is included! (Ad size 2.85"x3.52") Deadline: April 19, 2019 Save $297 over regular rates – total cost for both weeks just $245 Call The Nugget at 541-549-9941 to reserve your space today!