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Charles McDonald is a professional chef, who spent 47 years in the food service industry. His career began during the Vietnam War when Charles enlisted in the Navy. His service to his country started his culinary career where he cooked aboard the USS Amphion (AR-13) starting in the commissary and eventually being promoted to the private officer’s quarters as a chef. After the Navy, Charles continued his education at the Art Institute of Denver Colorado where he completed his culinary degree. He provided top-notched front of the house service for guest at the Brown Palace, Broadmoor Hotels in Colorado. Later in his career, his patrons at the University Club in Denver Colorado and the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale Arizona and had the opportunity to experience in the exquisite culinary talent; talent that was recognized when he was recruited for and served as the executive chef for the Saratoga Inn Resort in Saratoga, Wyoming. Charles is now retired from formal culinary service, but continues to delight his friends and neighbors in Denver, Colorado, with his gastronomic talents. Several times every year, Charles donates his talent to numerous local charities by auctioning of six course dinners inspired by flavors from around the word to help raise funds for their events.