Bob Pechous
World Grill - Indian - Meditteranian, Italian & Contemporary
Chef Bob's passion for the culinary arts began at an early age. He was actively involved in preparing family meals for his large Midwestern family. Frequent travels around the country have instilled in him a great appreciation and vast knowledge of Regional American Cuisine. At the age of 22, after a few years of hands on training and experience in fine dining, Bob moved to San Francisco to attend the California Culinary Academy. While in the Bay area, he further honed his skills at such places as the Ferry Plaza Restaurant, Fog City Diner, and the Lafayette Garden Court.
In 1988, Chef Bob jumped at the chance to work at the City Club of San Francisco. This move turned into a now 19 year career in Private Clubs. He has worked at dining clubs in San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego, and the Desert Cities of Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Chef Bob has cooked for Royal families, television, movie, and sports stars, well known political figures and industry giants. One of his fondest memories was being asked to sit down with Bob Hope to chat when he visited Mission Hills Country Club.
At the Rancho La Quinta Country Club, where he is the Executive Chef, Bob holds a series of sold out cooking classes every year. The classes have ranged from soups, to braising, to his always popular World Grill. Chef Bob is very active in the Slow Food Movement, having started the first Desert area Convivium, and being elected the President. A long standing member of the American Culinary Association, Chef Bob is also involved in many community events, and can be seen on the award winning cable television series "The Clubhouse".
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