Restaurateur, chef and TV personality Aaron Bludorn announced the head chef of his upcoming seafood restaurant in Rice Village, fellow Café Boulud alumnus Jerrod Zifchak.

Zifchak will assume the role of executive chef of Navy Blue at 2445 Times Blvd., Houston, when it opens in early November.

“Navy Blue is a concept where I can utilize my skills, precision and genuine love for seafood and once again work alongside Aaron on an exciting menu that builds upon the wildly successful track record that Aaron and Cherif [Mbjodi, general manager and partner] have worked so hard to achieve," Zifchak said in a Sept. 26 press release.

The 7,100-square-foot restaurant was first announced in fall 2021 alongside other additions and renovations to Rice Village. www.navybluerestaurant.com