Saturday, July 11, 2009

Top Chef 6 Bio - Bryan Voltaggio

AGE: 33
HOMETOWN: Frederick, Md.—currently resides in Urbana, Md.
PROFESSION: Chef/Partner, VOLT Restaurant
CULINARY EDUCATION: A.O.S Culinary Arts, C.I.A.
FAVORITE SIMPLE SUMMER RECIPE: Marinated Grilled Hanger Steak, Silver Queen Corn and Fava Bean Succotash, Cherokee Purple Heriloom Tomatoes, Rick’s Arugula

Bryan is chef and partner at VOLT, a three-star fine dining establishment in his native Frederick, Maryland. He was classically trained at the Culinary Institute of America and was a protégé of celebrated chef Charlie Palmer. Bryan first fostered his passion for cooking during childhood, when his meals included produce harvested in the family garden. He has since become a strong advocate for meats, seafood, and produce that are local, sustainable and organic. Bryan says “through our choice of ingredients we become engaged in more than creating a great dining experience, but in supporting local agriculture.”

5 comments:

John said...

It is so great to see so many people from Maryland on the show! A woman from Baltimore and brothers from Frederick! Plus the guy who's in DC. No beehive hairdos I hope, hons.

goan said...

Am not gay, but can't help but be drawn to someone so precice and such an obviously better cook than my ex-wife.

theminx said...

Goan - everyone is drawn to someone who can whip up a good meal. But do you think he's hot? Now that's the question! :)

goan said...

Will confess I do, find him outstanding in every way.

theminx said...

You clearly have excellent taste!