ELDR+RIME - Key Persons
Meet David Cook who joined our team as Executive Sous Chef. David's passion for cooking and love of hospitality all started at a young age when he learned to cook Mediterranean. Fresh ingredients, innovative approach and selflessly serving the needs of others are his key ingredients to creating timeless guest experience. Beside enjoying Milwaukee sports (especially the Bucks and the Packers), he loves to host and entertain while being creative in every aspect. Prior to joining Eldr+Rime, David served as the Executive Chef for Parkside 23 restaurant.
Coming to Milwaukee and Eldr+Rime from Chicago's western suburbs, Executive Chef Gary Baca has expertly led several restaurants over his career spanning more than two decades. Specializing in steak, seafood, and progressive American cuisines, Baca most recently worked at Michael Jordan's Steak House and has previously been the Executive Chef and Partner at Lettuce Entertain You, overseeing culinary operations at Chicago's Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, Scoozi and more. A La Cañada Flintridge, California-native, Baca studied at Santa Barbara City College and University of California, Berkeley.
Michael "Mick" Laughran oversees the day to day operations and strategy of Eldr+Rime. Before joining us Mick served as the Fine Dining Manager of Potawatomi Hotel and Casino and the General Manager of Maxie's Milwaukee. During his time at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, Laughran oversaw the multi-million dollar remodel of the casino's Dream Dance Steakhouse, and Wine Spectator awarded the restaurant's wine list a Best of Award of Excellence in 2020. Laughran holds a Level 1 Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers.