Lance Fegan, Glass Wall In his first solo venture, chef / co-owner Lance Fegan launched Glass Wall, a restaurant in the Heights to reflect seasonal produce and entice guests with an unparalleled wine cellar. Before opening Glass Wall, Fegan worked at Zula and Treviso, and studied at the Culinary Institute of America in New York.
Fegan's work is highly influenced by his passion for surfing: the menu, inspired by the natural lifestyle of costal regions is constantly changing, and echoes the connection between the seasons and the foods we eat. Fegan oversees every aspect of the restaurant, including music, wine and food. "At the end of the night," he says, "I want my guests to feel this restaurant at a personal level like I do."
Lance joined the Chefs Advisory Board our first year and helped develop many popular recipes still used in classes.
2018 Chef of the Year
Kevin Naderi, Roost
Chefs Advisory Board
Beginning in the late 1990's Chef Monica Pope joined in Gracie's efforts to establish a group of concerned chefs who were willing to get involved in a hands on way to teach kids to cook. Twenty-four answered the call and in 2006, we established our Chefs Advisory Board, a working committee with Monica as its Chair. Through the years, more and more chefs have joined our founding members, and today we have over 100 members in Houston and across the country. Monica Pope continues to lead the team as Chair Emeritus.
These busy professionals donate their time month after month, year after year, bringing their unique insight and perspective of food to the children, turning on their taste buds and opening their minds to new foods. It's a Recipe for Success! Would you like to join us? Drop Paris an email and get started today!
The Foundation's Chefs Advisory Board served as inspiration for the White House campaign for Chefs Move to School! Six members of our Chefs Advisory Board joined members of our Board of Directors at the White House in June 2010 for the kick-off of Chefs Move to Schools! where Recipe for Success was featured as a national model and resource. See pictures here. And read about the trip here and here.