Blanchard's Restaurant

	Bob and Melinda Blanchard Married for more than thirty years, Bob and Melinda are often described as lifestyle entrepreneurs. They've spent a lifetime following dreams, pursuing passions and living what they love. Bob and Mel have started nine businesses, and in addition to operating Blanchards Restaurant, they are motivational speakers and bestselling authors. They make career changes based on where they want to live and with whom they would like to work. Life is too short they say, to do only what you think you're supposed to do as opposed to doing what makes you happy. Bob is a seventh-generation Vermonter, and Melinda was born and raised in New York City.
	Lowell Hodge When Lowell began waiting tables at Blanchard’s in 1994, he was a relatively shy 21-year old with a quiet smile and yet, a clear sense of ambition. He genuinely cares about every guest and will do whatever it takes to make him or her happy. In 1997 Lowell was promoted to Restaurant Manager and not only watches over every table in the dining room, but also does a phenomenal job assisting with the overall operation of the restaurant.
	Clinton Davis Clinton began his career at Blanchard’s while helping to build the restaurant in 1994. He then washed dishes for a year, at which point he was promoted to prep cook and learned more of what the restaurant business was all about. His natural curiosity and love for learning new skills landed him the position of Executive Sous Chef in 1997. Several trips to New York with Bob and Mel introduced Clinton to new food preparations while observing in some of the city’s finest restaurants. Today he runs the kitchen with the same eye for detail as Melinda and checks every single plate before it goes out the door.
	Miguel Leveret Miguel is an unpretentious, modest young man who radiates charm and has a remarkable talent for learning new skills. He’s studied wine with Bob for over ten years now and has developed a palate as good as many who have spent a lifetime tasting. Ask him which wine on the list is fat and ripe or lean and crisp, and he’ll know just what to suggest. He has traveled to France, California, and New York with the Blanchards, which perfected his tasting skills even more.
	Huegel Hughes Hughes, as he likes to be called, is Blanchard’s grill master. At any one time he can be cooking two rare tunas, several lobsters, three orders of jerk shrimp, a medium rack of lamb and three steaks all to different temperatures. Not an easy task!!!
	Ronson “Rinso” Hodge Rinso came to Blanchard’s with no bartending experience but an unprecedented will to learn whatever had to be done. Today he can make the driest martini, a perfect cosmopolitan and of course, Blanchard’s signature drink - a great Banana Cabana. Rinso learned quickly that a bartender was not merely a mixer of drinks. He’s an accomplished listener and self-proclaimed philosopher as well - both handy skills when the bar is packed with people waiting for a table.
	Tarah Baker Tarah is so full of energy! She greets guests with a huge smile and a big hello, sincerely wanting everyone to feel welcome. Shy on the surface, Tarah has a delightful sense of humor once you get to know her so be sure to say hello when you visit. You’ll be enchanted in just a few minutes.
	Alwyn Richardson Alwyn fills in the cracks wherever needed. He rushes food to the tables, carries trays of drinks from the bar, resets a table as soon as it becomes vacant and makes sure glasses are kept full in between. He’s been with Blanchard’s since the beginning and knows exactly what it takes to make things run smoothly.
	Shirmel Francis Shirmel joined the Blanchards family in 2006 and we hope she stays for a long, long time. She fit in immediately and everyone appreciates her expertise on the dining room floor. If you get a chance, make an effort to talk with Shirmel when you’re at the restaurant. We know she’ll warm your heart and make you smile.
	Alex Smith Look for the waiter with the biggest smile and you'll surely find Alex. He's also the king of multi-tasking. He can take a dinner order from one table, a dessert order from another and discreetly scan the dining room at the same time to see if anyone needs something. Then he'll dash into the kitchen and tell Clinton and Melinda to rush a table for someone who ate their appetizer more quickly than expected. Alex is a magical waiter seemingly able to appear in many places at once.
	Carlyn Carty Carlyn works behind the scenes to make sure Blanchards runs smoothly. Our supplies arrive daily by plane and boat, and Carlyn tracks each and every order along the way. You’re also likely to speak with Carlyn on the phone if you call for reservations during the day. But don’t be fooled. Carlyn can do an amazing job on the restaurant floor as well. When we have a busy night or a big party, Carlyn jumps in to help without even blinking an eye.
	Hannah Ireland You may or may not have the pleasure of meeting Hannah personally, but Blanchards would have a hard time running without her. Her office is at Bob and Mel’s house in Vermont, and she takes care of the things that many people don’t even realize need to be done. Hannah works closely with Carlyn to make sure orders arrive correctly and on time, and helps Bob and Mel with more details than they can even count. She does manage to get to Anguilla now and then and when she does, it’s immediately apparent that she’s an integral part of the team. Everyone loves Hannah.