Chef
Chris Phelps
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Los Angeles, California, United States
i. Biography
The Path
Since 2010, Salt's Cure has been under Chris Phelps as chef/owner, and that kind of tenure matters in kitchen terms. It points to more than continuity; it points to the slow accumulation of decisions that shape a restaurant’s point of view. In a field that often favors turnover and novelty, the work here reads as repetition made disciplined, with Phelps giving the room a steady center.
The Work Today
That same role remains the basis of the work today, with Chris Phelps still serving as chef/owner of Salt's Cure. The restaurant’s specialty, oatmeal griddle cakes, signals a kitchen that finds value in familiar forms handled with care. On the plate, that kind of dish depends on texture, timing, and restraint; it does not need to announce itself to do its job. The same logic carries through the dishes tied to Chris Phelps’s name: the Classic Platter and the All American Burger. As part of Salt's Cure’s signature set, they sketch a menu that works through recognition rather than novelty. These are dishes that ask for clean execution and balance, where the basics carry the weight and little can be hidden.
Signature
Chris Phelps’s signature dishes include oatmeal griddle cakes, Classic Platter, and All American Burger. The oatmeal griddle cakes, named as the restaurant’s specialty, sit at the center of that signature and give the clearest read on the kitchen’s approach. The Classic Platter and All American Burger extend that same language into other familiar formats, showing a menu built on recognizable American dishes handled with intent. Together, they describe a style that is direct, accessible, and measured.
Acclaim
No major award or credential is named in his career chronology.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Chris
What is Chris Phelps's current role?
As of 2026, Chris Phelps is Chef/Owner.
What is Chris Phelps known for?
Oatmeal griddle cakes.
