The Gallivanting Chef

08/17/2022

Looking for some sweet tasting spots in Downtown Spokane. This is just the beginning of a small tasting series.

With its close proximity to some of the best wine growing regions in the US, Spokane is a perfect anchor on the eastern side of Washington state to showcase Washington wines.

08/12/2022

Introducing... Eric B. Nelson the Executive Chef at the Davenport Grand in Spokane, Washington and owner of The Gallivanting Chef. He spent several years as the executive chef at the Italian Kitchen, then the sous chef at the Historic Davenport, as well as teaching culinary students and volunteering.
He is ready to bring his superb talents to your next private party as a your own personal chef.

Choose from his unique, culinary genius 4 and 5 course meals.
These are exceptional! Check out his menu options here:

https://bookoochef.com/pages/eric-nelson

08/05/2022

Thank you to The Inlander for this fabulous piece on the changing roles of chefs and cuisine in the industry. The last few years has transformed this industry into something different in many ways.

The reasons for hiring a personal chef are as varied as the reasons chefs choose to work as a personal chef. On the client side,...

05/17/2022

I gallivanted to the big island this week. In between the snorkeling, surfing, and tanning, I tapped into some brew houses.


https://thegallivantingchef.com/adventures/f/tapping-into-kona

05/11/2022

A bit of Gallivanting on the islands this week.

04/16/2022

Thinking of hosting a private dinner, special occasion or just wanting to meet up with friends at your home and don’t want to deal with the planning or the mess? All you want is focus on your guests and the delicious food. Contact a private chef to entertain and cook for the entire party.

The Gallivanting Chef, aka Eric Nelson, can gallivant right into your kitchen any day. Book today on Bookoo Chef

www.Bookoochef.com

03/22/2022

Gallivanting Chef is continuing to transform.

Eric B. Nelson is the Executive Chef at the Davenport Grand in Spokane, Washington and owner of The Gallivanting Chef. He spent several years as the executive chef at the Italian Kitchen, then the sous chef at the Historic Davenport, as well as teaching culinary students and volunteering. Eric’s n...

02/10/2022

A reminder…no matter how busy life gets, always take a moment for a sunset

11/09/2021

Time to go Gallivanting! It has been far too long for Maggie and me.

08/16/2021

Light reading on these lighter nights.

Porch Times

08/11/2021

My day job is the Executive Chef of this exquisite restaurant, one of Spokane’s premiere restaurants with a tapas influence located within the Davenport Grand Hotel. Over the past few months, Ive been toiling with Table 13 with my team to bring it back to its glory. Today, we reopened! Soon I’ll be Gallivanting again😎

04/21/2021

A Silver Lined Maggie Adventure

Tripping through the Silver Valley