Renowned Chef Steven Poots Named Executive Chef at The Root Cellar Restaurant

LEXINGTON, S.C. - June 19, 2018 - PRLog -- The Root Cellar, located in the heart of Lexington, SC, is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Executive Chef, Steven Poots. The announcement was made today by Blair Sims and his wife, Ashley Sims, co-owners of the popular southern cuisine restaurant.

"Ashley and I are excited to have someone on board with Steven's passion and flair for creating delectable and savory cuisine options," said Blair. Adds Ashley, "His experience and background as a chef at the famed Augusta National Golf Club as well as other prestigious restaurants gives us the ability to add some exciting new menu options to our already popular dishes. We know new and current customers will be thrilled with what he literally brings to the table".

Poots brings to the Root Cellar an extensive career in the food industry, including a long and storied career at the Augusta National Golf Club, where he perfected his culinary skills during six Master's Tournaments. In addition to his six-year stint as a Chef at Augusta National, Poots served as Sous Chef at The Nassau Country Club on Long Island, New York as well as at the exclusive farm-to-table Allium Restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts, where he served as Sous Chef and culinary team leader.

"I'm excited about this next chapter in my culinary journey and am happy that the skills and experience I bring to the restaurant will both complement and elevate the dining experience at The Root Cellar", said Poots.

A Columbia, SC native, Steven graduated from Dutch Fork High School and the culinary program at Augusta Tech.

The Root Cellar is located at 420 Columbia Avenue in Lexington, SC. For more information or to interview Blair, Ashley or Steven, please call The Root Cellar at 803-359-5436 or visit www.rootcellarsc.com.

About The Root Cellar
The Root Cellar, located in the heart of Lexington, SC, is owned by local restaurateurs, Blair and Ashley Sims. The Root Cellar features a wide variety of fresh southern cuisine options served in a casual atmosphere where a mix of southern foods and artful flair work to bring the best of the south to customers.  Specialty items include buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp and grits, southern egg rolls and fried okra. The Root Cellar is located at 420 Columbia Avenue in Lexington, SC. Call 803-359-5436 for more information, visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rootcellarsc and follow them on Twitter at @rootcellarsc.