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R THE FLAVOR
Pleasing the Palate
For Chef Jim Fischer, seeing his Shula's 347 customers
happy makes his career choice worthwhile.
CHEF JIM FISCHER BEGAN his career
long before he became an adult - he worked
for his uncle's Mexican restaurant at just 12
years old! Now the head chef at Shula's 347
(located at the Sheraton Roanoke) for a little
over a year, he's bringing his talents to the Star
City. From lobster tail to black-tipped shark,
Fischer is making sure Shula's 347 is known
for its fresh seafood and higher-end menu.
After an eight-year stint in the service,
Fischer went back into the kitchen with hotels
around the country. He's worked in Michigan,
Boston and North Carolina, just to name a
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few, and studied in a training program under
Todd English, who passed on his extensive
knowledge about seafood to Fischer. He also
studied under Chef Herve Guillard in Connecticut (a more French type of cooking) and
learned many lessons from the older ladies
in Georgia about Creole and Southern-fried
goodness. His current challenge is learning
Indian cuisine.
Fischer says that Roanoke is a bit slowerpaced than the major cities he's lived in, but
it doesn't affect him or his technique. He's
all about putting out a consistent dish with a
unique flair specific for the area's customers.
"I live for the comments," he says. "I love
pleasing people and to keep them coming
back. If I do only one thing for Shula's during my time here, it's bringing our name in
as a premier Roanoke restaurant."
In his limited free time, Fischer spends
his days fly-fishing on the Roanoke River.
He also grows all his own herbs and several
other items like tomatoes.
Fischer chose to showcase what might be
your perfect summer recipe, with fresh rockfish and a pineapple-mango salsa.
Rockfish Filet
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(8oz)
* 1 tsp. Florida Bay Seasoning
* ¼ tsp. salt
* ½ tsp. pepper
* 1 Tbl. coriander
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Clean and filet the fish, wash and dry.
Add seasonings in a bowl and coat the filet.
Cook at 400 degrees about 30 minutes or until done (firm to touch - not burnt).
Pineapple-Mango
Salsa
LIZ LONG
(makes 1 quart)
* 1 ½ cups mango, diced
* 1 ½ cups golden pineapple, diced
* ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
* 3 Tbl. red onion, diced
* 1 ½ Tbl. cilantro, chopped
* 3 oz. agave nectar, dark
* ¼ tsp. salt
* ½ tsp. pepper
Seafood, such as his rockfish with pineapple-mango salsa, is Chef Jim Fischer's favorite thing to cook.
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Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and
stir to combine well.
Place in covered storage container in the
refrigerator until use. - LIZ LONG
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Roanoker - July/August 2014
Contents
Letters
The 360
The Flavor
The Gossip
The Gist
The Calendar
Brainiacs 2014
New Threats to Cyber Safety?
Can You Go Home Again?
Fall Fashion in the Green Room
Great Family Sapces
Home Advice From the Experts: 10 Great Tips
What's Your Home Worth Now?
Dining: Summer Treats Around the Valley
The Dish
The Perfect Weekend
Education Excellence
Top 100 Realtors
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The Roanoker - July/August 2014 - Contents
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The Roanoker - July/August 2014 - Letters
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The Roanoker - July/August 2014 - The 360
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The Roanoker - July/August 2014 - The Flavor
The Roanoker - July/August 2014 - The Gossip
The Roanoker - July/August 2014 - The Gist
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The Roanoker - July/August 2014 - The Calendar
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The Roanoker - July/August 2014 - New Threats to Cyber Safety?
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The Roanoker - July/August 2014 - Can You Go Home Again?
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The Roanoker - July/August 2014 - What's Your Home Worth Now?
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