As of next month, Wilfrin Fernandez-Cruz will be the new executive chef at Winslow’s Home located at 7213 Delmar Blvd. In a press release, Winslow’s Home owner Ann Sheehan Lipton wrote, “His leadership couldn’t come at a better time, as our new kitchen and private dining expansion are close to completion.”
After moving to St. Louis from New York City, Fernandez-Cruz was working as executive chef at The Restaurant at The Cheshire, and he currently oversees operations at Washington University’s fine-dining restaurant, Ibby’s. In regards to his new position, Fernandez-Cruz said, “The place has such a history in St. Louis. The chef before was doing such great things. I want to make sure we are going in the same direction. The new restaurant in the basement will be a huge step for Winslow’s Home. I’m very very excited.”
Fernandez-Cruz will take the place of Cary McDowell, who is now working as executive chef for Gringo.
This article appears in September 2013.