Seafood-focused cuisineSouthern American cuisineCoastal Italian cuisine
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About Chef Ryan Prewitt
Chef Ryan Prewitt began his culinary journey in San Francisco's farmer's markets, leading him to become a James Beard Award-winning chef and partner in the acclaimed Link Restaurant Group. He is known for his dedication to fresh, local ingredients and his mastery of Southern and seafood-focused cooking, as well as Italian cuisine.
★Awards & Recognition
James Beard Foundation Award for Best Ne… (2014)James Beard Foundation Award for Best Ne… (2014)
★Member of the Fatback Collective (Ongoing)
Chef Timeline
Early Career
Began culinary career
Started in the farmer's markets of San Francisco, developing an interest in food.
Early Career
Worked as a chef
Petite Robert
Gained experience working for chefs Robert Cubberly and Alicia Jenish.
Moved to New Orleans
Joined Chef Donald Link's team
Herbsaint
Moved to New Orleans to work with Chef Donald Link.
Later Career
Rose through the ranks
Link Restaurant Group
Became an executive chef within the Link Restaurant Group.
2014
Awarded Best New Chef
Pêche Seafood Grill
Won the James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Chef.
2014
Restaurant received award
Pêche Seafood Grill
Pêche Seafood Grill won the James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant.
Current
Chef and Partner
Pêche Seafood Grill
Continues as chef and partner.
Current
Chef and Partner
Gianna Restaurant
Serves as chef and partner.
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Chef Ryan Prewitt began his culinary journey in San Francisco's farmer's markets, leading him to become a James Beard Award-winning chef and partner in the acclaimed Link Restaurant Group. He is known for his dedication to fresh, local ingredients and his mastery of Southern and seafood-focused cooking, as well as Italian cuisine.
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Cuisine Highlights
Seafood-focused cuisineSouthern American cuisineCoastal Italian cuisine
Restaurants by chef
Petite Robert, Herbsaint, Pêche Seafood Grill, Gianna Restaurant
Additional Details
Beyond his culinary work, Chef Prewitt is actively involved in fundraising for charitable causes. He is also a member of the Fatback Collective, a group of influential Southern chefs dedicated to celebrating and advancing Southern food culture.
James Beard Foundation Award for Best Ne… (2014)James Beard Foundation Award for Best Ne… (2014)