Chef Of The Week: Greta Shepherd, Lucky Dog's

Name: Greta Shepherd.

Title: Chef and co-owner with Kathy Jones and Sheri Clinard.

Restaurant: , 1207 Third Ave. W.

Contact Info: 941-896-8839, www.bradentonluckydogs.com

Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Specialty: Lucky Dog (mustard, onion and their own special meat sauce) and Cuban sandwiches.

How long have you been cooking? About 14 years.

Do you cook at home? No, I usually just eat out.

What is your favorite comfort food? Macaroni and cheese — maybe because my grandmother made it and it reminds me of her.

Other than your restaurant, where else do you like to eat in Bradenton? The Riverside Café in Palmetto and Bonefish Grill.

A message from Chef Greta: I like the relationship we’ve developed with our customers. We encourage them to tell us what they like and we try to make it for them. Customers even bring in their own bread if they have special needs, like gluten-free bread.

Other information: Lucky Dogs has a wide variety of hot dogs done just how you want them. There also is a large selection of sandwiches, from corned beef to roast beef to peanut butter. Or you can choose something from their sub and wrap menu, including cheese steak, turkey and ham, or meatball. There are daily specials. They deliver large orders downtown and provide catering for large parties.