Bios
Sharon Juergens - Owner / Chef
Born in Detroit in 1972, Sharon currently resides in Royal Oak with her husband, sommelier Michael Korn, and their dog Brisket.
Sharon is inspired by her father, Bill Juergens, Detroit Fire Fighter, avid gardener, fisherman and hunter. Sharon’s childhood memories include picking beans from their family garden and watching her dad experiment in the kitchen with pheasant he shot and beer battering walleye he caught himself. Making “garbage soup” out of whatever was left in the fridge was a weekly event in their home.
Sharon’s mother, Sandra, influenced our chef greatly through her fine southern cooking and hospitality. From “putting butter beans up” to her mom’s rice and stewed tomatoes, Sharon’s childhood was centered around the kitchen table. The whole family sat down every night for a home cooked meal and a glass of sweet tea. Sandra taught Sharon how food can nourish more than just the body, that cooking food for others can nourish the soul itself.
Education and work history:
Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts
Streetside Seafood, Birmingham… Executive Chef
Emily’s, Northville… Sous Chef
Rattlesnake Club, Detroit… Cook
Salvatore Scaloppini, Novi… Cook
Sharon is inspired by her father, Bill Juergens, Detroit Fire Fighter, avid gardener, fisherman and hunter. Sharon’s childhood memories include picking beans from their family garden and watching her dad experiment in the kitchen with pheasant he shot and beer battering walleye he caught himself. Making “garbage soup” out of whatever was left in the fridge was a weekly event in their home.
Sharon’s mother, Sandra, influenced our chef greatly through her fine southern cooking and hospitality. From “putting butter beans up” to her mom’s rice and stewed tomatoes, Sharon’s childhood was centered around the kitchen table. The whole family sat down every night for a home cooked meal and a glass of sweet tea. Sandra taught Sharon how food can nourish more than just the body, that cooking food for others can nourish the soul itself.
Education and work history:
Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts
Streetside Seafood, Birmingham… Executive Chef
Emily’s, Northville… Sous Chef
Rattlesnake Club, Detroit… Cook
Salvatore Scaloppini, Novi… Cook
Sous Chef Max Schornack is a graduate of The Art Institute of Novi with a Culinary Arts degree. He resides in Warren with his dog loving long time girlfriend Nicole. He is influenced by Jamie Oliver, follows the trends of International Street Food and admires both Sharon & Mary as his personal mentors. Max has the best attitude we've ever seen. Of course he's passionate about food but he has a real zest for life in general. Dude always has a smile on his face and is eager to help anyone. He loves music, his friends, festivals, beer and pizza. Speaking of pizza, Max has a pretty cool side hustle; he hand built and runs a wood fired pizza cart called That's That Pizza. Look for him at www.facebook.com/thatsthatpizza or book your next outdoor event with Max directly 248-508-8225.
Work History:
The Mason Jar
Shepherd's Hollow Country Club
Cherry Creek Country Club
Wahoo Sushi
Work History:
The Mason Jar
Shepherd's Hollow Country Club
Cherry Creek Country Club
Wahoo Sushi
