Chef Glenn Gillespie
Education:
McKinley High School, Canton OH Pittsburgh Culinary Institute ‘93
Professional history:
Ritz Carlton, Cleveland
The Inn at Turner’s Mill, Hudson Glenmoor Country Club, Canton Piatto, Akron
Award and recognitions:
Best Chef List, Akron Life and Leisure, 2011
Top 20 Chef ABC Nightline People’s (National) Platelist, 2010 Best Patio Food, Akron Life &
Leisure, 2006
Winner Canton Repository Women’s Expo Iron Skillet Competition, 2003
Member organizations:
National Restaurant Association
Favorite ingredients:
Fish and fresh vegetables
Favorite preparations:
Glenn prefers cultural or regional preparations to hard-and-fast recipes. He takes inspiration from
the ingredients available and worldwide traditions, then adds his own twist. His favorite cooking
tool is the grill since “the method itself immediately adds a layer of flavor and depth to your
final dish. Braising and roasting are fabulous for bringing out inherent deep,
rich flavors.”