Houston Chef of the Month for July: Antoine Ware

HOUSTON – The Chef of the Month for June is Antoine Ware of Harold's Restaurant, Bar & Terrace.

From a young boy, Ware knew he wanted to be a chef someday, so after attending Delgado Culinary School in his hometown of New Orleans, Ware went on to work his way up in prestigious restaurants such as Royal Sonesta, Chateau Sonesta, Bacco Bistro and Mr. B’s Bistro.

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Following Hurricane Katrina, Ware relocated to Houston and went to work with Chris Shepherd, the then chef at Catalan Restaurant, and later served as chef at The Hay Merchant, launching its first menu, as well as The Federal Grill.

In 2013, Alli Jarrett tapped Antoine Ware to be the Executive Chef at Harold’s Restaurant, Bar and Terrace, located in the heart of the Heights on 19th Street. Formerly known for its fine clothing, Harold’s now is a unique place where delicious southern cuisine is created, with a creole flare, sourcing vegetables and meats from local farmers. In addition to leading the culinary team at Harold’s, Ware oversees Alli’s Pizzaria located on the first level of 97-year-old building.

Check out a recipe for Harold's Crawfish Pasta from Antoine Ware.