Travis Lugo is the group executive chef for Settler’s Hospitality and executive chef at their Glass-Wine.Bar.Kitchen in Hawley PA. Travis says the idea to become a chef first percolated while enjoying the meals his mother made at home. His culinary dreams were further flamed by the ideals of Chef David Kinch. “His precision in cooking and belief in letting ingredients speak for themselves were really an inspiration,” says Travis, who also relishes the opportunity to cook with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. He takes pride in creating innovative plate compositions and bold flavor profiles that complement the main ingredients. Travis makes his home in Stroudsburg, PA. He’s an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hiking and woodworking. He also loves to spend time training his German Shepherd, Jax.