Friday, September 22, 2006

New Chef At FIGS Market, LLC Brings Vegan Specialties To The Table

New Chef At FIGS Market, LLC Brings Vegan Specialties To The Table

Lorin Laxton, Managing Partner of FIGS Market, LLC, a gourmet food market located in Cameron Village, has announced that Chris Rubinstein has joined the firm as Head Chef.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) April 21, 2005

Lorin Laxton, Managing Partner of FIGS Market, LLC, a gourmet food market located in Cameron Village, has announced that Chris Rubinstein has joined the firm as Head Chef. Rubinstein, formerly a Roundsman at sister company Catering Works, specializes in vegan cuisine and has nine years of experience in the health food industry. As Head Chef, he will manage the marketÂ’s kitchen staff, ensure the quality and presentation of prepared foods, salad bar, and hot food bar, as well as create and implement new recipes that reflect the marketÂ’s core values: exciting, exotic, tasty and appealing. A Raleigh resident, Rubinstein has his Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from Wake Technical Community College.

“We are fortunate to have such a talented chef in the kitchen at FIGS Market,” said Laxton. “Chris brings a wealth of experience and a number of exciting recipes to FIGS Market including his World Famous Vegan Chicken Salad. I am confident that his culinary creations will be a wonderful addition to our already extensive menu.” 

About FIGS Market, LLC:

FIGS Market, LLC, established in 2004 by its sister company Catering Works, is a gourmet food market featuring an eat-in or take-out restaurant with fresh entrees and unique side dishes from around the world, as well as a full service bakery and coffee bar. The market offers gourmet cooking classes, wine and cheese events, and local and regional food supplies and culinary items. FIGS, an acronym for Fresh International Gourmet Supply, is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm or Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The market, located at 2018 Clark Avenue in Cameron Village, can be found on the internet at www. figsmarket. com or for more information, please call 919-719-0328.

Media and Press Contacts:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc

919-233-6600

Patty@mmimarketing. com

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