Steve Morgan, Chef and Owner of Saap, has enjoyed a successful career for over 36 years in the restaurant industry. His career began at The Partridge Inn in Stowe, VT as a line cook. Since then, he has excelled in the industry, having worked as a chef de cuisine at Chez Henri in Waitsfield, VT, executive chef at National Life Insurance Company, and as a chef instructor at New England Culinary Institute, also in Montpelier. Prior to opening Saap, Steve has been working at Gifford Medical Center since 2005 where he is the Executive Chef. He has traveled to Thailand many times to study the cuisine of various regions, learn techniques and flavor profiles unique to Thai cooking. With a passion for Northern Thai fare in particular he seeks to emulate and share the wild, fresh, and fiery flavors of this wonderful region.