Happy Father's Day! Here's How FLIK Dads Are Eating This Sunday
June is all about celebrating the dads in our lives. Here at FLIK they are often holding it down behind the scenes, keeping our kitchens running smoothly. We wanted to take a moment to spotlight the dads that help FLIK tick and find out what they'll be eating this weekend with their kids - we're sensing a theme!
Name: David Underwood
Title: District Manager
Years with FLIK: 24 years
Number of kids: 4; Maelah (15), Mynor (14), Maci (11), Lincoln (4)
What meal do your kids request the most from you? Pickle fried chicken
What is your dream Father’s Day meal? Growing up In Connecticut and now living in Pennsylvania, I really miss New Haven style pizza. My dream meal for Father’s Day would be a well done cheese from Sally’s Apizza and an ice cold IPA.
Name: Holman Ortiz
Title: Executive Chef Manager, FLIK Athletics
Years with FLIK: 12 years
Number of Kids: 3; Isabella (20), Sully (22), Nicolas (16)
What meal do your kids request the most from you? They love when I cook for them Chuleta Apanada (breaded pork chops), rice, homemade french fries and beet salad.
What is your dream Father’s Day meal? My dream meal is a medium 20 oz. porterhouse steak served with roasted fingerling potatoes with peppers & onions and charred brussels sprouts.
Name: Jonathan Rouleau
Title: Corporate Executive Chef
Years with FLIK: 25 years
Number of Kids: 2; Emily (17), Matthew (19)
What meal do your kids request the most from you? Breakfast, specifically chocolate chip pancakes
What is your dream Father’s Day meal? Outdoor BBQ with chicken wings and BBQ ribs
Name: Chris Buchannan
Title: ACE Chef
Years with FLIK: 25 years with Compass, 10 years with FLIK
Number of Kids: 1; Holly (17)
What meal do your kids request the most from you? Fettuccine alfredo
What is your dream Father’s Day meal? BBQ brisket and pulled pork
Name: Michael Sauro
Title: Regional Executive Chef
Years with FLIK: 21 years
Number of Kids: 4; Emma (32), Sarah (36), Chelsie (38), Lauren (40)
What meal do your kids request the most from you? Crispy chicken, macaroni and cheese, roasted corn
What is your dream Father’s Day meal? Ribs, baked beans, macaroni and cheese
Name: Adilson Ribeiro
Title: Senior Executive Chef
Years with FLIK: 26 years
Number of Kids: 2; Clara (20), Maximillian (24)
What meal do your kids request the most from you? Rice and beans
What is your dream Father’s Day meal? Shrimp scampi
Name: Zachary Kestler
Title: Executive Chef
Years with FLIK: 8 years
Number of Kids: 3; Jordan (10), Kiley (13), Sydney (15)
What meal do your kids request the most from you? Sliders “but can you put that garlic butter on top?” I’m convinced they just want butter and bread!
What is your dream Father’s Day meal? I’m a big BBQ/smoked fan. Smoked beef brisket, smoked pork, cornbread, and a large half water/half lemonade
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