Sage American Bistro

ABOUT

Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-10pm
Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm
Closed Monday

614.267.SAGE
(7243)
2653 North High St
Columbus OH 43202

A word from Chef William (Bill) Glover:

My culinary career began as a child working with many family influences, my mothers side of the family is all Italian and the cooking was done often, in big portions, and with great execution and passion. My Fathers Mother was a chef/owner of her own restaurant in which I often was mingling around the kitchen trying to get into anything I could and learning along the way. I had no idea that the family background I was surrounded with as a child would propel me into the culinary career I have embarked on. I was taught at an early age where food came from, how to respect it, that ingredients matter and creating experiences is key. I love food and feeding people, I love to see a person enjoy something for the first time, savor a bite and come back again for more. My cooking travels have taken me through Europe for a gastronomic tour of flavors, technique and respect of quality. I have three chefs that have taught me a great deal about cooking professionally the first being Tim Hull Executive Chef of Jefferson Country Club. After that I moved on to New Albany Country Club and work for Christopher Bee and defined a simple elegance approach to cooking. I also spent two years working for Travis Kawasaki at Strada World Cuisine learning Asian flavors and sushi rolling techniques. Along the years of practice I have gained knowledge from many cooks, servers, dishwashers and front of the house managers. I have learned that each and every person that I have ever worked with is part of every plate I serve. My work as a chef is a collection of knowledge that is a product of many years of passionate learning and a vast array of people who in some way have shaped my work and passion for the business.

I am originally from New Castle, Pennsylvania, I was born there in 1976 and eventually moved to North Canton, Ohio in 1986 where I stayed though my high school years until moving to Columbus in the summer of 1996. Shortly after moving to Columbus I began working at Jefferson Country Club.

I have a Daughter who's name is Sage, hence the name of the restaurant, she is 8 years old and a major inspiration in my life. Her brilliant mind and bright eyes inspire me to excel everyday. As a father I feel such a huge responsibility to her future and hope that this project will be the beginning of a lucrative path of success to help her realize her dreams as I have with the opening of this restaurant.

My working relationship in "Sage American Bistro" was all made possible by my parents. They have made this dream possible and I am grateful for the opportunity to make this a reality. I am fortunate to also be working with Edward Shepherd a family friend of 17 years with an amazing restaurant mind and customer service ability.