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Meet the chef responsible for making Petra’s Bistro & Wine Bar one of the most-loved restaurants in Mammoth Lakes......

Starting at age 14, Radisson Williams forged his way through the ranks of the restaurant industry from a dishwasher and at age 17 became part owner of Pelly’s fish market in Carlsbad, California. Over the next 30 years chef “Rad” developed and refined a Mexican influenced fish cuisine as well as relationships with some of the finest fish purveyors in the Western US. He then took his skills to work at Restaurant Skadi under chef Ian Algeroen where he refined his culinary skills in fine dining.

Eventually finding his way to Mammoth Lakes and Petra’s Bistro, he built a motivated and passionate team and embraced a new cooking philosophy in the restaurant industry. This is a more “democratic” approach to cooking where the entire restaurant staff is encouraged to put forth their own creative ideas and from there, through collaboration, refine the concept to create a final dish. This philosophy as well as chef “Rad’s” concept of supporting local Mammoth Lakes ranchers and farmers whenever possible and his commitment to use only naturally raised and sustainable meats and seafood has led to many new and exciting tastes as well as a more empowered and driven team that takes great pride in making Petra’s one of the best places to eat in Mammoth.