CHIP HIGHT
executive chef, *17
Chip Hight is the fresh face behind the culinary offerings at Alden-Houston's award-winning restaurant, *17. Prior to joining *17, Hight served as corporate executive chef for Milestone Distributors, owned and operated a catering and special events company, and served as chef/instructor at Central Market. A native Houstonian, he is a graduate of the Culinary Arts Program at Houston Community College.
"We've been very fortunate in recognizing aspiring chefs who, very early in their careers have made a culinary mark in the Bayou City," said Susan Ward Freeman, general manager for the hotel. "Chip is eager to bring our diners on a culinary journey, revealing unexpected combinations of progressive flavors that are certain to become *17 favorites."
Houstonians are likely to find Alden's up and coming chef at farmers markets each Saturday, sourcing products for *17. His greatest culinary inspiration: Rick Moonen, the critically-acclaimed chef and owner of rm seafood. "Rick's a strong advocate of sustainable fishing and seafood, which I have a great appreciation and respect for," said Hight. He has quickly forged partnerships with top local farmers and livestock ranchers and plans to give credit where credit is due, touting their names on his new menus.
"Alden is the perfect fit for me," said Hight. "The intimate venue and commitment to high quality foods allows me an opportunity to create exciting seasonal menus that cannot be executed at most restaurants. I'm looking forward to introducing myself and our new menus to Houston's most astute diners."
