Cherie Anderson is proof that hard work and following your passion can sometimes take you places. Cherie is living her dream of being a catering manager for Venue, an established, locally owned, casual fine dining restaurant. Venue is an American Continental restaurant with ethnic influence. From sandwiches, brick oven pizzas and salads to seasonally fresh seafood and steaks, their menu can appeal to everyone. The Venue concept was created by three guys right out of college. They had a dream and chased after it and Venue is because of them. Although Venue has weathered many storms, it stands strong today and Cherie is proud to be part of it. Cherie is excited to be working with their newly hired chef Jeff Nightengale as he continues to carry on the Venue concept: drink. dine. gather. Cherie has been involved with Venue since its inception eight years ago.
Tell us a little about your family. – My wonderful husband and I met at the age of 13 and have been together ever since. We recently celebrated our 20 year anniversary and God has blessed us with four beautiful daughters aged 11 to 17. They max out the estrogen levels in our home on numerous occasions but together we hold strong! We added a foreign exchange student from China to our family last August. This experience has been great for the whole family and in turn she is experiencing sisters like she’s never had before.
What is your favorite thing to do when you have some time off? – The sense of satisfaction I get catching up on house work, having a clean house and dinner on the table is the BEST!
What are you the most proud of? – My girls…so proud of the women they are becoming and look forward to the years ahead.
What is the best advice you’ve ever been given? – Tackle each day knowing that each predestined moment has a purpose and a plan and to make the most of it right then and there.
What is the one goal you’d most like to accomplish? – Run a ½ marathon.
How would your friends describe you? – Genuine, sincere, multi-tasker, organized, and real.
What is your greatest talent you have that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? – My husband is amazed how I rarely use recipes or stick to a recipe if I have one. Venue has been a great inspiration to me and my cooking skills.
What talent would you most like to have? – No need for sleep talent!
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? – The ability to be more direct and not avoid confrontation.
What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? – A must for anyone in business…Rework – by Jason Fried. And a classic that I always go back to…Purpose Driven Life
What is your favorite movie? – Anything with Will Smith
What is your favorite TV Show? – King of Queens
What is your favorite local restaurant? – Venue….Three by the Sea entree
If you could have dinner with one person from the past or present, who would it be? – Donald Trump….would love to pick his business brain.
If your readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – Cherie@yourvenue.net / www.yourvenue.net