Executive Chef, Rick's Chophouse

Chef Paul Petersen has always had a passion for food and music. After years pursuing his rock star dreams he changed paths and headed to New York to attend the esteemed Culinary Institute of America. Upon graduation Paul continued to hone his craft while working with a few of New York’s best chef’s. Paul moved back home to Texas in 2002 to open the award winning four -star Little Texas Bistro where his style was described as “rustic yet refined”. In May of 2006 Paul took his family, skills and passion for food and wine to West Texas where he worked as the Executive Chef of the famed Gage Hotel.

Now you can find Chef Petersen at Rick's Chophouse located at the Grand Hotel & Ballroom in Mckinney, Texas.