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On the Table With Chef Marcos "Bigdog" Ferreira, Executive Chef of Peppercorns
He's got a lot of beer and meat in his fridge, and he's cooked for Jay Leno. Learn more about this popular Worcester chef.
WORCESTER, MA -- Starting as a dishwasher at Peppercorns 13 years ago, Chef Marcos “Bigdog” Ferreira, is now the executive chef at one of Worcester’s most popular restaurants.
Long a steady destination on the Central Massachusetts restaurant landscape, Peppercorns is known for its solid menu of Italian fare, burgers, salads and pizza, as well as its beer and wine list and friendly service. And weekly trivia. And the burgers. Did we mention the burgers?
Peppercorns Grille & Tavern is located at 455 Park Ave.
Ferreira said he keeps up with trends by regularly reading and watching cooking shows.
Most important chef’s tool: Tongs. You cannot work without them, and they are on me at all times.
In your fridge at home? Beer and meat.
Ever cooked for anyone famous? Jay Leno and Chandler Jones (Patriots’ defensive end)
If you could cook for anyone, dead or alive, who would you pick? My parents
Best music to cook by: Anything by Jay Z
Your favorite dish to make: Feijoada, a Brazilian dish consisting of pork, sausage, beans and rice
Favorite dish on the menu: Chicken & Broccoli
Most inspirational to you as a chef: Bobby Flay
Cooking shows you watch? “Chopped” and “Top Chef”
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