Our Chef: Ian Clark
A native of Gorham, Maine, Ian Clark made his first pilgrimage to Boulder, Colorado on a road trip at the ripe old age of 16 years. Before culinary aspirations ever entered his head, he fell in love with the town and atmosphere of Boulder. He returned to Colorado in 2000 after completing culinary school at the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont and finishing an apprenticeship at the Historic Black Point Inn in Prouts Neck, Maine. Ian's resume includes time spent in the kitchens of John Platt at Q's Restaurant in the Hotel Boulderado as well as the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point, California and for Chef Mavro in Honolulu, Hawaii. Named sous chef at Jax Fish House, Boulder in 2003, Ian was able to craft what he calls his classically inspired American cuisine, modeled after renowned chef, Alfred Portale. In 2005 Ian became the Executive Chef for Rhumba Café Caribbean where he worked to bring delicious island cuisine to landlocked Boulder. In 2007 he helped open CENTRO, latin kitchen & refreshment palace. There he creates soulful Latin American Cuisine that drives people in day after day. Ian is also an avid part of the community. Participating in events that help raise money for BCAP, March of Dimes, Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Habitat for Humanity as well as many others. Although rarely out of the kitchen, on his days off, Ian spends his free time with his wife Bryce and their pooch, Rigley, cruising the hiking trails, rock climbing, snowboarding, or speeding (literally) through town in his beloved limited edition Volkswagon GTI.