Stephan Pyles

Chef

Recognized as one of the founding fathers of Southwestern cuisine, Pyles has been involved in the restaurant business from the time he helped out in his family’s Truck-Stop Café in West Texas. In Dallas, he opened Routh Street Café, Baby Routh and Star Canyon. Winner of the 1991 James Beard Best Chef: Southwest Award and a member of Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America, Pyles is the author of The New Texas Cuisine.

Update: In 2011, Stephan is chef/owner of Stephan Pyles Concepts, which includes Stephan Pyles Restaurant and Samar by Stephan Pyles, both located in the Dallas Arts District.

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