COMPETITOR

Plae Bistro

HEAD COOK: Lorie Zilles

COMPETITION: World Burger Championship

Executive Chef Lorie Zilles was born and raised in the small northern Wisconsin community of Antigo. Lorie’s passion for food began around the age of 4 while watching her mother make everything from scratch. Lorie would stand on a chair and make scrambled eggs for her sisters. Her passion for food continued to grow throughout high school while working at a variety of restaurants where she learned all the different aspects of the industry. After high school Lorie enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute of Minneapolis and after graduating that passion grew into a true love. She can proudly say she has worked under some amazing renowned Chef’s who helped shape her style and depth of knowledge. After moving to Green Bay and working for Plae Bistro for the past 4 years, Lorie balances life between Plae and her husband and two children. Both children enjoy cooking with her and her older son is already showing the same passion and drive Lorie had at the age of 4. Between raising her children and work, she leads a busy life but she couldn’t ask for more. Lorie’s culinary philosophy and passion are reflected in the growing style of local, organics and seasonal foods and that are the essence to unique food. Lorie truly enjoys her job and with the amazing help of 5 men in her kitchen, they become the perfect team. Lorie has the ability to create amazing food every day here at Plae and we will always “Plae” with our food.