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distinguished CHEF ALUMNI

There would be no Chefs for Change without the culinary stars who donate their time and creativity to make our series possible. Durham is fortunate to have an amazing food scene as well as chefs and restaurant owners who care about issues such as family homelessness, affordable housing, and food insecurity. Many of these “bright lights” have graced us with their talents and generosity over the years, and we are incredibly grateful for all their contributions.

The next time you bump into one of these partners in the community or dine in one of their establishments, please tell them thank you. We’ll be sure to do the same.


2017 Series

ricky

Chef Ricky Moore,
Saltbox Seafood Joint

seth

Chef Seth Gross,
Pompieri Pizza and Bull City Burger and Brewery

billy

Chef Billy Cotter,
Dashi and Toast

johnmay

Chef John May,
The Piedmont

2018 Series

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Chef Charlie Deal,
Juju and Dos Perros

scott

Chef Scott Howell,
Nana’s, Nanasteak, and Bar Virgile

phoebe

Chef Phoebe Lawless,
The Lakewood, Scratch Bakery

aaron

Chef Aaron Benjamin,
Gocciolina

2019 Series

robert

Chef Robert Adams,
Parizade

carrie

Chef Carrie Schleiffer,
Alley Twenty Six

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Chef Ben Adams and Pitmaster Wyatt Dickson,
Picnic

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Chef Amy Tornquist,
Watts Grocery and Sage & Swift Catering

2020/2021 series

 

Chef Andrea Reusing, Lantern

Chef Damion Moore, Dame’s Chicken and Waffles

 

2022 Series

Chef Matt Kelly, Vin Rouge

Chef Trenton Shank, Plum Southern Kitchen

Chef Vimala Rajendran, Curryblossom Cafe

Chef Todd Whitney, Rue Cler