PETER POLASEK
Chef / Owner

Born in the Czech Republic, Peter atended the Culinary Institute in Prague and graduated with high honors for hotel and restaurant management. In 1980, Peter immigrated to the United States at the age of 21 and was employed as Sous Chef at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, California where he met his wife and co-owner, Lisa. Together they opened their first restuarant in San Raphael, Calif., specializing in continental cuisine.

Prior to GEORGE'S, Peter has worked at the Sheraton at Weston Copley Plaza in Boston Massachusetts, The Haverhill Country Club and was the opening chef at The Black Cow in Newburyport. A self-proclaimed workaholic, Peter has never had a desire to be anything but a chef. His love of food and people draw him to the field.

In 2004, Peter and Lisa opened GEORGE'S restaurant where they continue to raise the standards for gourmet fine dining.