Chef Biography
Bruce and Susan Molzan were restaurant management graduates from James Madison University in Virginia. Bruce went on to the Culinary Institute and Susan managed the food service at Neiman-Marcus in Dallas. Chef Bruce later took a position at the Houston Hyatt and the Warwick Post Oak before becoming part owners of Ruggles Grill in Houston. In 1987 they emerged as sole proprietors.
In 1994, Great Chefs showed up at Ruggles to tape several dishes of Chef Bruce for their Great Chefs – Great Cities series.
The Molzans went on to open multiple restaurants connected with the Ruggles Grill, and in 2012 opened the Corner Table in the River Oaks subdivision of Houston. After leaving the Corner Table in 2014, the current information that we have, is that he is preparing to open a Baby Ruggles in Houston and is currently operating Ruggles Black in Houston. Stay tuned….
Recipes
Goat Cheese Cobbler
Serving: 8 Print Goat Cheese Cobbler By Great Chefs November 9, 2015 Though it borrows the name of a popular dessert, this is a savory appetizer from start to finish. The sauce of fresh fruit juices in balsamic vinegar provides a perfect contrast to the creamy cheese filling. Ingredients Crust Unbleached All-purpose flour – 3 […]
Redfish with Shrimp and Crab Roasted-Pepper Butter and Pumpkin Seeds
Serving: 4 Print Redfish with Shrimp and Crab Roasted-Pepper Butter and Pumpkin Seeds By Great Chefs November 9, 2015 A shrimp and crab butter made with beurre blanc and a roasted pepper puree with pumpkin seeds combine the glories of two great cuisines — French and Mexican — in this colorful dish. Ingredients Roasted Tomato […]