Background
Perry, Richard Douglas was born on October 24, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ralph Marion and Nell Jane (Alexander) Perry.
Perry, Richard Douglas was born on October 24, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ralph Marion and Nell Jane (Alexander) Perry.
Bachelor, University Illinois, 1962.
Expansion director Delta Sigma Phi, Denver, 1961—1966. With sales department McGraw Hill Book Company, New York City, 1966—1971. Proprietor Richard Perry Restaurant, St. Louis, since 1971.
With United States Army, 1961-1964.
Member of St. Louis Culinary Society (board director since 1986), Society of America Cuisine (treasurer 1985-1986), National Institute Off Premise Catering (charter member), Missouri Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association, American Culinary Federation, St. Louis Vintner's Forum (founding member), Master Chef's Institute (charter member), Institute American Food and Wine.