By Thomas Smith, Commander
The Post 44 Executive Committee recently made the decision to conclude our food service contract with The Secret Kitchen. We sincerely thank Suzanne and her crew for their dedication and service to our members over the past year. Their final day with us will be Saturday, September 27, 2025.
We are pleased to announce that beginning Sunday, September 28, 2025, Chef Eric Osburn will take over as our new kitchen chef. Eric has graciously agreed to start more than a month earlier than planned to ensure uninterrupted food service at the Post. While we are confident that Eric and his team will do a fantastic job, we ask for your patience as they transition into our Legion environment.
Meet Chef Eric Osburn
Eric is the creative force behind Phoenix’s thriving food truck scene and a seasoned culinary artist with fine-dining roots. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in New York with a pastry degree, Eric has built a career defined by creativity, boldness, and reinvention.
In 2010, his passion for European-inspired cuisine led to the opening of Centurion at Roosevelt Square – a sophisticated dining spot that made its mark before closing in 2015. Since then, Eric has continued to push culinary boundaries, blending respect for tradition with fearless innovation. More than just meals, Eric creates experiences.
Please join us in thanking The Secret Kitchen for their service and in giving a warm welcome to Chef Eric Osburn and his team. Exciting times are ahead at Post 44!