Chef Terrence Maul Announced As New Executive Chef At Latitude 41 In Mystic, Ct

President and owner of Coastal Gourmet Group, Charles Spathakis, announced today that Chef Terrence Maul will take the helm as Executive Chef at his Mystic restaurant Latitude 41.

Having prepared extravagant meals for James Beard events and dinners for Deepak Chopra, as well as running food operations for Ming Tsai's Blue Ginger in Wellesley, MA, Chef Maul comes to Latitude 41 with immeasurable culinary talents.

Known for his unrelenting creativity in the kitchen, Maul arrived at the restaurant on Tuesday, January 18 as executive chef. A 1994 Culinary Institute of America (CIA) graduate, Chef Maul began his career at the James Beard Award nominated Geronimo's in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

In 1995 he returned to the East Coast to join the year-round Sea Grille on Nantucket before crossing the Atlantic to hail as the chef-de-cuisine of the acclaimed Westbury Hotel in Dublin. Maul returned to the U.S. and served as Head Chef at the Hotel Manisses on Block Island from 1998-2000, Executive Chef at Providence's Red Stripe American brasserie from 2003-2004, and most recently as Executive Chef at The Up River Cafe in Westerly.

Maul's food philosophy is simple - look to local farmers and fishermen for the freshest ingredients, while utilizing an American melting pot of cultures and flavors to deliver a unique culinary experience.

"I am very involved in both Farm Fresh Rhode Island and Farm to Chef CT, two programs that value a healthy lifestyle and connect local farmers and fisherman with their communities," said Chef Maul. "I truly believe that if you take care of your community, your community will take care of you."

Chef Maul was attracted to the Coastal Gourmet Group first as a customer of the Mystic Markets, where he has long been impressed by the quality and creative direction of the food, and second with a connection to Charles Spathakis' own philosophy - one Maul says is quite similar to his own.

"Latitude 41 participates in the Farm to Chef CT program, and I've found that Charles and I are similar, in that, we are not afraid to take risks and are both quality-oriented people. Combining forces ensures that Latitude 41 continues on its track to being the most recognized restaurant in the region," Maul said.

In his new role, Maul oversees all food operations at the restaurant including banquets, off-site catering, special events and weekly promotions like the well-followed Four at Four Happy Hour, Wednesday and Thursday Date Nights, and the newly introduced Six at Six Blind Wine Tastings, a pairing of 6 wines with the chef's selection of hors d'oeuvres served at 6pm, Wednesday through Friday.

"We have a lot of fun stuff happening here," said Maul. "Now is the time to come in and check us out."

About Coastal Gourmet Group (CGG)
Coastal Gourmet Group is the parent company to Mystic Markets East and West, Coastal Gourmet Catering, Stonington Meadows, Aspen Restaurant and Bar, Latitude 41, and most recently, was selected as the exclusive caterer at Stonington Vineyards. A collection of unparalleled culinary experiences for every occasion in your life, the CGG focus is to present innovative foods and create remarkable guest encounters, all within unique and unforgettable settings.