Chef/Owner ~ Vine & Dine, Cleveland Chef Kimberly McCune’s roots are planted deeply in the memory of her Geauga County childhood, where her parents established early, lasting, and intertwining beliefs on the nature of food and community. Daughter of a beekeeper, McCune witnessed firsthand the interdependence of the land and… Read More →

Executive Chef Daniel Robert Cassano ~ Sushi Rock, Cleveland Chef Cassano graduated from the prestigious Johnson & Wales in 2001. Daniel worked at many of the premier restaurants in the city of Cleveland including Johnny’s Downtown, Blue Point & Sushi Rock.  His experience also includes working in Providince, RI and Honolulu,… Read More →

Former Executive Chef ~ AMP 150 With his simple, straightforward and ingredient-driven culinary style, Chef Ellis Cooley combines a lifelong passion for cooking with more than 10 years spent working under many of the world’s most celebrated chefs.  Ellis started his career in his hometown of Atlanta, but quickly found… Read More →

Co-Executive Chef ~ Melange In His Own Words The culinary field has always been in my blood. I grew across the street from my grandmother and my aunt and uncle.  There were family dinners being made every day, and with a big family our grandmother always had us helping in the kitchen. In… Read More →

Divisional Corporate Chef ~ U.S. Foodservice, Cleveland Chris has been the divisional corporate chef for U.S. Foodservice in Cleveland for nearly 4 years.   His culinary career started 17 years ago at the Red Tomato in Hudson where he quickly discovered the arts of the kitchen. The Red Tomato led… Read More →