Chef
David S. Haick
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
i. Biography
Where They Are Now
At The Lodge at Glendorn in Bradford, Pennsylvania, the kitchen runs on a rotating four-course prix fixe menu built from seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and artisans. In David S. Haick’s hands, that format favors pace, precision, and restraint: each course is arranged to reflect what the season gives, with clean flavors and a disciplined sense of sequence. That approach was shaped in part by his earlier work as Executive Chef at Whiteface Lodge. The role established the steady command and measured confidence that continue to define his cooking, and it trained him in the daily requirements of running a kitchen with clarity. At The Lodge at Glendorn, Haick applies that same control to a service model where the landscape of the season sets the terms and the menu changes accordingly. The four-course structure at The Lodge at Glendorn gives his kitchen room to work in order, not excess. Ingredients from local farms and artisans drive the rhythm of the dining room, and the menu unfolds with a deliberate cadence. Haick uses that framework to keep the cooking focused on balance, detail, and well-made food.
Signature
David's signature dishes include BISON TARTARE, CRISPY DOVER SOLE, LEMON TART, LINZER COOKIE, and Bella Bella Foie Gras Terrine. Taken together, these dishes map the range of Haick’s kitchen: the cool precision of BISON TARTARE, the textural work of CRISPY DOVER SOLE, the bright finish of LEMON TART, the familiar cut of LINZER COOKIE, and the richness of Bella Bella Foie Gras Terrine. The common thread is composition—distinct dishes, clearly built, with flavors kept legible and the menu organized course by course.
Honors
Haick holds the CEC and CHS credentials, dated 1998. Those credentials, dated 1998, register formal recognition of the training and professionalism behind his work. They sit alongside the day-to-day authority he brings to the line: consistency, technical fluency, and a long respect for the craft.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of David
What is David S. Haick's current role?
David S. Haick is Executive Chef.
Where did David S. Haick work before?
Earlier in their career, David S. Haick worked at Whiteface Lodge.
What is David S. Haick known for?
Crafts a rotating four-course prix fixe menu centered on the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and artisans.
