Chef Profiles

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Why Rodney Scott's BBQ is Transitioning from Fast Casual to Full Service

While some full-service restaurants are trying out fast-casual formats to save on costs, Rodney Scott is doing the opposite—proving that casual dining isn't dying yet.

Left image is of a chef preparing burgers, right image is True Food Kitchen's new Sonoran Bowl.

True Food Kitchen Launches Largest Menu Update in History

Chef Matthew Padilla joined the True Food Kitchen team last year as culinary innovation director; now, he's leading the NextGen Casual brand through its largest menu revamp in company history. ...

Inside Michelin-Starred Maydan Chef's New Eatery, Pizza Serata

Michelin-starred chef Chris Morgan is taking his culinary skills and experience with fine dining restaurants to explore a new venture: pizza.

Chef Troy Guard Named Bar & Restaurant Expo’s Chef of the Year

TAG Restaurant Group (TRG), is thrilled to announce Owner and Executive Chef, Troy Guard, has been named Chef of the Year for Bar & Restaurant Expo’s 2023 Industry Excellence Awards. ...

Chef David Burke and Port City Club's Nick Lyssikatos Join Forces

Restaurateur Nick Lyssikatos, owner of Port City Club, and David Burke Hospitality Management (DBHM), the restaurant management and consulting company, announced today a multi-year agreement for in ...

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Names Gavin Pera Executive Chef

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, the AAA Five Diamond luxury Midtown hotel, introduced Gavin Pera as Executive Chef.

Genesis House Restaurant Welcomes Executive Chef Losa Salvieus Yi

Genesis House Restaurant welcomed their new Executive Chef Losa Salvieus Yi in 2023.

Joe Frillman’s Daisies Opens in Logan Square

After several delays and much anticipation, Daisies, Joe Frillman’s vegetable-focused, pasta-driven restaurant, opens doors for dinner at its brand-new location at 2375 N Milwaukee Ave on Wednesday ...

Chef Manny Barella Named Culinary Director for Camp Pickle and Jaguar Bolera

Monterrey Mexico-born chef and James Beard Award Semifinalist Manuel (Manny) Barella leverages his food and his voice to amplify the importance of Hispanic cuisine and those who share it. ...