Dave Christie

Managing Chef, Legacy

Dave has been working in the culinary field since 1994 when he was offered his first kitchen job at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs at the age of 14. After high school, Dave spent two years working for Happy Hollow and Oak Hills Country Clubs in Omaha before heading to Arizona to attend the Scottsdale Culinary Institute from 1999-2000. He then ventured overseas, spending a year and a half doing his externship in Bernau, Germany, at the Armed Forces Recreation Center. Upon returning to Omaha, Dave became a prep cook at the Upstream Old Market restaurant. He is now the Managing Chef of the Upstream Legacy restaurant.

What’s the one cooking utensil you couldn’t live without?
Creativity, everything else you can buy.

Sweet or sour?
Savory

What’s your signature spice?
I like Cajun-Creole food so I guess pepper.

Who’s your favorite Iron Chef?
Escoffier, maybe Careme

What’s always in your fridge?
Hellman’s Mayonnaise, in case Chef Gary stops by.