Shawn Lawrence
39 Degrees Lounge
Executive Chef,
39 Degrees Lounge
hef Shawn Lawrence serves up lively food to mimic the scene at 39 Degrees at Sky Hotel in Aspen. Along with training from the Culinary Institute in Napa Valley he brings a love of epicurean delights to the table. An advocate of local ingredients, an Aspen local himself for 16 years, he seeks out new fresh finds to incorporate into his menus for the different seasons.
Stop by 39 Degrees to visit Chef Lawrence and try his award winning hamburger! Topped off with cheese, bacon and a fried egg, it is always a crowd pleaser.
- Q: Who is your culinary mentor?
- A: Cindy Pawlcyn
- Q: What do you consider your best culinary creation?
- A: Root Chip Nachos or the tuna wonton tacos
- Q: What inspires you?
- A: farmers Markets, Fish Shops, Butcher markets
- Q: What are your favorite classics to cook?
- A: Midwest Goulash, Shepherd's pie, Lasagna
- Q: What is your favorite kitchen tool?
- A: Chef's Knife or the mandolin
- Q: Who would you love to have eat at 39 Degrees?
- A: Hank Williams Jr, Ted Nugent, Anthony Bordain
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