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RedBeard

Executive Chef Jourdan Davis is a culinary alchemist, known among beloved clients and colleagues as Chef RedBeard.

This Culinary Contrarian and native of the District of Columbia, honed his skills within North American Food Meccas, such as New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC and Houston. His culinary voice is Indigenous Regional American food with hints of fine dining, fast casual and the nostalgia of home cooking.

He has topped the forks of NFL players like Adrian Peterson, Music talent like Chris Brown, Global Brands like BMW, public figures and social media personalities.The pantry is his playground, with spices from nearly every continent and a refined appreciation for exotic oils, showcasing his undeniable range and versatility.

By utilizing culinary techniques (conventional, & on the fly), the freshest ingredients, RedBeard creates a unique experience to bring his patrons a new vantage point on familiar dishes. Everything from his imagination is a culinary composition and a sweet symphony of palate seduction. Eat Responsibly.

Tobias

Owner/Chef Tobias Dorzon's love for food stems from cooking in the kitchen with his West African father during his childhood. His father traveled from West Africa and raised Tobias in Maryland where he was able to immerse his upbringing and culture into nurturing his culinary skills.

His ability to create technically prepared dishes with a homestyle twist without compromising the flavor truly speaks to his passion and creativity for the perfect conditions to enjoy a delectable dinner.

With his Italian training and love for all regions of food, he wants to bring something unique and inviting back to his hometown. It's more than food on a beautiful menu at a decadent restaurant!