MEET THE TEAM
THE FACES BEHIND THE FLAVOR
BLAKE HARTLEY
CULINARY DIRECTOR
Blake Hartley is driven by a lifelong belief that cooking is about bringing people together. Shaped by his Southern roots and years in Birmingham’s kitchens, his approach blends refined technique, seasonality, and ingredient-driven cooking, all within a collaborative kitchen where every voice matters.
LOUIS SOON
FOUNDER
Louis Soon brings a global perspective and more than two decades of hospitality experience to Lapeer Steak & Seafood. As co-founder of Maven Restaurant Group, he believes great restaurants are built on equal parts exceptional food and genuine hospitality, creating spaces where guests feel welcomed, connected, and eager to return.
ELISE VITALE
PASTRY CHEF
Elise Harshbarger has shaped Lapeer’s breads, pastries, and desserts in-house for more than a decade. Influenced by family kitchens and a lifelong love of baking, her approach blends precision and patience with a sense of nostalgia, creating desserts that feel familiar, thoughtful, and deeply satisfying.
RICHARD RAMIREZ
BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
Richard Ramirez leads Lapeer’s beverage program with a thoughtful balance of classic and seasonal, guided by a lifelong love of wine and a quiet curiosity for craft. His goal is simple: something memorable for every guest, whether they come for the familiar or stay for the unexpected.
WELCOME TO
LAPEER STEAK & SEAFOOD
SUNDAY - THURSDAY
5PM - 9PM
FRIDAY - SATURDAY
5PM - 10PM