J.P. Jones, former executive chef, now serves as assistant manager of the Indianapolis restaurant.

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Jones formed an interest in cuisine when he took a restaurant trade class in school at the age of 15. Fascinated by the business and creativity of restaurant management, he developed a fondness for cooking, starting with cookies and homemade macaroni and cheese.

While in high school, Jones entered culinary competitions and began honing his entrepreneurial skills by taking marketing classes. Raised by a single mother after his father passed away when Jones was three years old, he was responsible for the family meals as well as earning extra money by catering parties and gatherings during his teen years.

Referring to this period as his “test-driving” years, Jones would cater for teachers, friends, weddings and receptions; steadily working his way up from hors d’oeuvres to full steak dinners.

“Instead of shoveling snow and working in a fast food drive-thru to earn extra money like my friends, I was catering parties,” Jones said.

Before joining Morton’s, Jones spent eight years with The Cork in Lexington, Ky., carving out his career in upscale steakhouses with a reputation of being hands-on while delivering a unique flare to his recipes.

Jones and his wife, Kirsten, reside in Fishers with their two children, Matthew and Emily.

Morton’s The Steakhouse is located at 41 E. Washington St. Dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Sundays. For more information and reservations, please call 317-229-4700.

About Morton’s

Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc. is the world’s largest operator of company owned upscale steakhouses. Morton’s steakhouses have remained true to its founders’ original vision of combining generous portions of high quality food prepared to exacting standards with exceptional service in an enjoyable dining environment.

The Company owns and operates 76 Morton’s steakhouses located in 64 cities in 26 states, and in Puerto Rico and five international locations (Toronto, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, and Mexico City), as well as Trevi, a Las Vegas Italian restaurant.

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