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Restaurant 301 announces new executive chef

Chris ReCore. Submitted

Chris ReCore has been named executive chef at Restaurant 301 located in Sheraton Duluth Hotel in Downtown Duluth.

ReCore will execute cuisine and manage the culinary service operations of Restaurant 301. He will oversee culinary efforts for Sheraton Duluth Hotel including meetings and events. His techniques in curating artistic culinary creations will result in an elevated dining experience.

With over two decades of experience, ReCore brings a wealth of expertise and passion for culinary excellence to Restaurant 301 garnered by his experience in prominent establishments including The Fireside Restaurant in Detroit Lakes, Iron Range Eatery in Crosby, and The Landing in Cook.

“We are excited to introduce Chef Chris to our guests and the local community," said Karen Pionk, General Manager at Sheraton Duluth Hotel. "He will be centering menus around connecting people to thoughtful choices where curated offerings create impromptu gatherings and pique curiosity and interest. We look forward to Chef Chris building culinary experiences around a foundation that fulfills guests’ needs throughout their stay and creates gathering spaces in the Duluth community.”

Sherman completed a full renovation of the Sheraton Duluth Hotel in 2021, which included the guest rooms and public spaces including the lobby, fitness center, club lounge, meeting rooms, and Restaurant 301, to deliver an enhanced experience.

Sheraton Duluth Hotel is hosting Gatherings by Sheraton featuring ReCore’s new menu items with bite-sized samples and signature cocktail and mocktail samples on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free to attend and tickets can be reserved here.

Restaurant 301 is open for breakfast on Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and for dinner on Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations can be made at https://restaurant301.com/reservations/

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