Photo courtesy of Chris Zapalowski.
Chris Zapalowski.
Chris Zapalowski has been cooking since childhood, and he now co-owns Homewood Gourmet, located at 2703 Mamie L Foster, 18th Place, with his wife, Laura.
They keep it simple at the fast casual restaurant, with a menu full of Southern staples and New Orleans cuisine.
Q: Anything new or upcoming that we should know?
A: Every single Saturday, from May until November, we sell breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon at Pepper Place Farmers Market.
Q: What is your favorite part about working in the industry?
A: I think the reward is watching a smile on their face while they’re eating, having that first bite of the plate and watching them enjoy it.
Q: How’d you get started in the industry?
A: They always say you’re gonna do what you love, and I love to eat. I started cooking at a fairly young age and then started working in restaurants after graduating from college.
