Charlotte-Area Chef Wins Regional Culinary Award

From LongHorn Steakhouse: What does it take to be one of the top grillers in the country? Just ask Scott Adams, Grill Master at LongHorn Steakhouse at 351 Copperfield Blvd. in Concord. He has been named regional champion of the brand’s Steak Master Series, an epic culinary competition where the restaurant’s top-performing grilling experts vie for title of national champion. Adams is one of 57 team members across the country to achieve this distinction out of the more than 5,000 who were invited to participate in the competition.

“At LongHorn, our grilling expertise stands as a testament to the quality and care we put into our steaks,” said Thomas Hall, executive vice president of operations at LongHorn Steakhouse. “Scott is one of our top Grill Masters who proved that they’re the best of the best and brings their passion for serving expertly grilled steaks into the restaurant every day.”

Adams, a Concord resident who has worked at LongHorn for two years, says his favorite part about the job is the people.

Here are a few top things to know about Adams:

· He has 25 years of restaurant experience

· His top grilling tip is to stay organized and know your steaks’ temperatures

· His Grill Master nickname would be “King Grillman”

· Hopes to one day own his own restaurant

The third annual Steak Masters Series, which awards cash prizes totaling more than $200,000, celebrates LongHorn’s commitment to craftsmanship on the grill. This year’s competition began at the restaurant level when grill cooks across 500 LongHorn locations competed to move on to the regional round. The seven top contenders will battle in the finals at LongHorn’s headquarters in Orlando in June.

For more than three decades, LongHorn’s certified Grill Masters have perfected their craft of grilling legendary steaks. From selecting the right cut, to boldly seasoning with the brand’s secret blends, and grilling to perfection, LongHorn’s Grill Masters put passion into preparing every steak.

For more information about LongHorn Steakhouse, or to find a nearby restaurant, visit www.LongHornSteakhouse.com.

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