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Craig Hartman

The Cliff House and Restaurant
306 Canon Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
888-212-7000
719-685-3000
www.TheCliffHouse.com

Restaurant and hotel opened: June 7, 1999

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Craig Hartman

Chef: Craig Hartman
Age: 41
Graduate: Culinary Institute of America
Married: Donna Hartman, The Cliff House innkeeper
Children: Gwen, 22; Craig Jr., 20
Home Cooking Advice: Don't be afraid to use canned tomatoes when fresh ones have no taste. Choose quality, Italian tomatoes
Restaurant: seats 75
Menu: French influence with American regional ingredients
Hotel: 56 rooms
Professional highlights: Guest chef, The James Beard House; Food Service Director Washington, D.C. Olympic Village 1996 Summer Games, American Culinary Federation awards gold, silver, and bronze award

** Editor's Note: Craig Hartman is not a spokesperson for DuPont SilverStone® and was not asked to comment on any of its products or licensees, when asked what he cannot cook without.