Rusty Scupper, the iconic seafood restaurant and bar located on the Inner Harbor, has recently named Pedro Duarte the restaurant’s new executive chef.

As executive chef at Rusty Scupper, Duarte will oversee the daily kitchen operations to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced. He will utilize his culinary talents to personally perform tasks while leading staff and managing all food-related functions. Duarte will continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and will guide and develop staff to ensure food standards are achieved.

Having spent the majority of his career in Florida, Duarte brings extensive experience and culinary expertise preparing seafood specialties, the cornerstone of Rusty Scupper’s menu. With more than 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Duarte most recently served as executive chef for Bravo Brio Restaurant Group in Miami, a position he held for five years. He also served as executive chef for Devon Seafood and Steak in addition to holding positions with Shula Steakhouse, Hotel Indigo and The Ocean Club in Key Biscayne.

Duarte lives in Columbia, MD with his wife and two kids.

To learn more about Rusty Scupper Restaurant and Bar, visit www.rusty-scupper.com, www.Facebook.com/RustyScupper,www.Twitter.com/rustyscupper1 or www.Instagram.com/RustyScupper1.

About the Rusty Scupper

The Rusty Scupper is located on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor at the Inner Harbor Marina (402 Key Highway). An Inner Harbor landmark for more than 35 years, Rusty Scupper features contemporary American seafood dishes and seasonal cuisine. The restaurant serves lunch Monday through Saturday starting at 11:30 AM, dinner seven days a week and a Live-Jazz brunch on Sundays from 10:45 AM to 2:00 PM. Happy Hour specials at the bar are offered Monday through Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. A complimentary shuttle service is available to guests within the city limits Monday through Saturday from 5:00 PM to close. There are several private dining areas for groups of a variety of sizes. For more information on the Rusty Scupper, call (410) 727-3678 or visit www.rusty-scupper.com.