Master Sommelier
Thomas Burke
- Discipline
- Master Sommelier
i. Biography
Thomas Burke is Executive Chef at The Lost Fox Inn in Litchfield, Connecticut, where his cooking arrives with the polish of a chef who has moved steadily upward, carrying his point of view from one refined dining room to the next. His recent climb moved through Bedford, New York, where he was Executive Chef at La Crémaillère from 2022 to 2024, then managing partner and chef at Le Poisson in 2024. Across those kitchens, Burke’s food has been shaped by creative and artistic takes on traditional and new plates, a style that gives even familiar ideas a slightly sharpened edge and a more considered finish. In his own words, the draw of the sea is central to the way he thinks about the plate: “Fish is a little lighter, a little healthier and I have a cooking seafood. Rather than being a classic French restaurant, now we’re a French seafood restaurant.”
Coming Up
Early in his career, Thomas Burke worked as managing partner and chef at Le Poisson (2024), a role that marked the start of his rise with singular focus and command. It was a brief chapter, but one that fits neatly into the arc of a chef building momentum through increasingly visible responsibility. Today, he serves as Executive Chef of Charlie Palmer Collective and Executive Chef of The Lost Fox Inn, bringing that same polished authority to both kitchens. The two titles suggest a professional rhythm that is at once exacting and expansive, a balancing act Burke seems to have made his own.
Where They Are Now
He now holds Executive Chef responsibilities at The Lost Fox Inn in Litchfield, Connecticut. That work sits alongside a style built on creative and artistic takes on traditional and new plates, a description that captures the way his cooking seems to move between homage and reinvention. The result is a kitchen identity that feels deliberate without being stiff, contemporary without losing sight of craft.
Career - Executive Chef — Charlie Palmer Collective - Executive Chef — The Lost Fox Inn - managing partner and chef — Le Poisson (2024)
Signature
Thomas's signature dishes include Lost Burger and Dover Sole Meuniere. The names alone hint at the range he brings to the table: one grounded and memorable, the other a classic rendered with care and precision.
Honors
Thomas's honors include Michelin Guide recognition for clear reverence for ingredients. It is a distinction that aligns closely with the throughline in his work: attention to product, respect for the plate, and the confidence to let a dish speak in its own voice.
FAQ What is Thomas Burke's current role? As of 2026, Thomas Burke is Executive Chef. Where did Thomas Burke work before? Thomas Burke's earlier career included Le Poisson. What recognition has Thomas Burke received? Michelin Guide recognition for clear reverence for ingredients (2024).
