Henry Salgado, chef and co-owner of Spanish River Grill, carefully infuses his passion for food into every dish.
New Smyrna Beach, Fla. – Passionate about both his culinary career and Spanish-Cuban heritage, Chef Henry Salgado has a great respect for food and the art of cooking, which are apparent in the Modern Spanish dishes he prepares at Spanish River Grill in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Chef Salgado began his career in foodservice at a young age when he took his first job as a busboy. By the age of 19, he had quickly moved up the ranks to become a corporate trainer for a national casual restaurant chain. Realizing that he belonged in the restaurant industry, Salgado studied at the Florida Culinary Institute in West Palm Beach, Fla. while simultaneously working various jobs at hotels and country clubs in the area.
He continued his career at high-end, high grossing restaurants such as Hotel La Valencia in San Diego, Max’s Grill in Boca Raton and at the Horseradish Grill in Atlanta.
Horseradish Grill was the turning point in Henry’s life. Not only were his culinary talents unearthed as he found a spiritual connection with the food, but he also developed the philosophy that he follows to this day.
“Cooking comes from the heart,” he said. “Being a chef involves much more than simply following a recipe. I see food as a celebration and cooking as a passion.”
He also met the other love his life while at Horseradish Grill, his wife Michele. Henry and Michele relocated to New Smyrna Beach, Fla. where together they opened Spanish River Grill.
Henry’s specialty lies within the preparation of seafood, which he prefers to lightly season to bring out its natural flavors, rather than smothering it with overbearing sauces.
The Salgados take a no boundaries approach to their cuisine – the menu is always in transition, satisfying Henry’s desires to experiment and create new dishes, as well as to satiate the ever-changing palate of the guests. Nightly specials are created, some of which eventually are added to the menu. The Pan Roasted Halibut is a favorite of Henry’s.
The unpretentious view that both Henry and Michele share has afforded them a successful and satisfying business – a business they hope to expand within the next year. The Salgados also plan to open a restaurant with an entirely new concept and menu, a challenge Henry is only too happy to accept.
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About Spanish River Grill
Spanish River Grill & Wine Bar features Modern Spanish cuisine, a blend of traditional and non-traditional tastes from around the world, strongly influenced by the culinary innovations of Barcelona, in an upscale, yet unpretentious dining atmosphere.
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