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05 / 19 / 2009
Vaughn SkaggsVaughn Skaggs, Chef de Cuisine at Market Salamander, began his culinary career at a young age in Virginia. Originally inspired by his mother, an inventive cook and restaurateur, Skaggs' tireless conviction and support of gastronomic, local, organic and sustainable foods make him the back bone of Market Salamander. Skaggs hard work and dedication is evident to the community as he was recently awarded the 2008 Management Tourism Employee of the Year by the Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association. Skaggs’s culinary evolution has taken place in some of the area’s top kitchens including Vidalia's in Washington D.C., Potomac Grill in Leesburg, VA and many exclusive private homes in Virginia. His skilled culinary repertoire coupled with his positive attitude and devotion to freshness and seasonality has won him many acquaintances in the local farm movement. His combination of talent and commitment drives his passion for delicious and conscientious food. |
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12 / 10 / 2010 | Publisher: Leesburg Today
Reaves builds a pastry village in MiddleburgLeesburg Today: Market Salamander's gingerbread displays during the Christmas season are not new, but this year Pastry Chef Jason Reaves has outdone himself, with his whimsical version of an entire village in gingerbread, not just one large building as in past years. 12 / 03 / 2010 | Publisher: Loudouni.com
Day Tripper - MiddleburgLoudouni.com: A stop at Market Salamander should be on any hungry foodie’s list. This working chef’s market produces a farm country breakfast to start the day right, with offerings that include traditional egg dishes, early morning burritos and granola French toast sticks. Fruit, scones, biscuits and beverages round out the menu. 11 / 30 / 2010 | Publisher: Loudoun Times
It takes a gingerbread villageLoudoun Times: With more than 150 pounds of gingerbread, and 100 pounds of frosting, the executive pastry chef at Market Salamander, in Middleburg, designed and built a miniature gingerbread town for the restaurant’s display window. |
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