RESTON: Red's Table Appoints Chris Works as Executive Pastry Chef

Partners Ryan Tracy & John Jarecki have announced the appointment of Chris Works as the new pastry chef of Red's Table, located at 11150 South Lakes Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20191. Works brings an attention to scratch baking to his new position, from the cookie crumbs and ice cream to fresh breads, which are baked in-house daily. New desserts on the spring menu include the Strawberry Cheesecake Tartlet, whipped vanilla cheesecake, lemon shortbread, candied almonds, micro basil, lemon vanilla sorbet, macerated strawberries and lemon zest; Mint Chocolate Cream Pie with chocolate crust, dark chocolate cremeux and mint mousse, and the Sundae Brunch with butter pecan ice cream, oatmeal crumble, fried banana bread French toast, bourbon caramel, whipped cream.

Chris Works is adding a collection of house-made ice creams. These cool treats will be available exclusively during the month of July to coincide with National Ice Cream Month. Tempting flavors include Red Hots Cinnamon, Matcha Blackberry, Milton, and Caramel Popcorn. Ice creams will be priced at $3 per scoop or $7 for three scoops, and desserts are priced at $7 each.

A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, Chef Works’ joined Red’s Table's pastry team, and in May 2017 assumed the role as Executive Pastry Chef. In his new position, Work will oversee the entire pastry program at Red's Table and will continue find inspiration in elevating the deeply delicious classics to new and innovative happiness on a plate.

Red’s Table is located at 

11150 South Lakes Drive, Reston

For additional information call (571) 375-7755 or visit redstableva.com.