Lakewood Ranch’s Justin Boudreau was inspired at 4 years old to pursue the culinary arts when his mother, who was a waitress, would bring him to work.
He grew up in restaurants, and eventually began working in them, going from a dishwasher to a chef. Now he is the owner of the new restaurant, Peppercorns Steak and Seafood on State Road 70 in East County.
“I get a certain enjoyment when somebody eats something I created and they think it’s absolutely amazing,” Boudreau said…