James Edward Hobdy

Chef Hobdy meant more to me than I think he ever knew. I started working at the Broadmoor in 1997 until 1999. I was a green, fresh from culinary school punk, and he took me under his wing. I learned more from this man, not just cooking, but integrity, work ethic and grit..I am now 52, and now an Executive Chef of a CCRC in Virginia, and haven't stopped cooking in 30+ years. I hope I have half the passion, humor, and charisma as Chef Hobdy. Brian Brust

I met James in 1984 when I started at The Broadmoor. I frequently worked as a cashier at Charles Court where James was Chef. He definitely had a lot of swag! I am so sorry to find out he passed.