Chef Patrick Laguens Heads to The Peaks
Executive Chef Patrick Laguens (pictured) has joined the staff of the Peaks Resort & Spa, 136 Country Club Drive, Telluride, Colorado.
Recently named “Executive Chef” of the month by Colorado Beverage Analyst, Laguens arrives at the Peaks resort with more than 25 years of culinary experience. Originally trained under Master Chef Antonio Race in Naples, Italy, Laguens has garnered seven Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence, written over 50 food menus, created over 70 wine lists and published 25 articles on the art of cuisine.
So far, he’s added these to the menu at The Peaks: appetizers including venison carpaccio, monkfish cakes and crab cobbler. Entrées created by Laguens feature pumpkin ravioli, classic beef tenderloin, and 24-hour braised beef short ribs with roasted vegetables.