# @stewleonards on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DRgPiPAiMAu
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37284151-stewleonards-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-11-26T03:00:27.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Stew Leonard's (@stewleonards) — https://gondola.cc/stewleonards

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Meet Chef Chris from our Norwalk Kitchen — a chef whose career took off fast! 🌟

At just 18 years old, he stepped into his first Executive Chef role, at a multi-million-dollar retirement community kitchen. It became one of the most important learning experiences of his career — what to do, what not to do, and how to lead a team with confidence.

Chef Chris went on to graduate from two culinary schools, win chili cook-offs and the CT Cheesecake Competition, and own or partner in 12 restaurants, including an eight-unit group. That’s decades of experience behind every dish he creates.

This year is his first Thanksgiving at Stew’s, and he’s “super excited” to help customers bring home the holiday without the stress.

In just two months at Stew’s, he’s already made a ton of great memories with his team — and he’s ready for the holiday rush.

What’s on his own Thanksgiving plate?
Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, corn, and lots of gravy. (Cranberry sauce? Hard pass.)

And he’ll happily eat Thanksgiving dinner every single day — “I love it!”

At home, he keeps it easy with Stew’s gourmet chef-prepared meals — “I don’t like cooking at home. I pick up something from the gourmet cases and zap it when I get in.” ✨

His favorite item on Stew’s holiday menu: the stuffing.
“The flavor is so great.”

Pie pick: Apple… but if there’s pecan? He’s choosing pecan.

🧑‍🍳 Chef Chris and the culinary team are preparing all your Thanksgiving favorites in-store right now. Pickup and delivery available.
Order your Chef Prepared holiday dishes at https://pulse.ly/jdiwv6boym.

 #CulinaryArts #CulinaryJourney #ThanksgivingDinner #ChefInspiration #ChefLife

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culinaryjourney, chefinspiration, thanksgivingdinner, culinaryarts, cheflife

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