Chef Brandt Evans

Chef Brandt Evans is one of Ohio's top chefs. He has received numerous accolades since 2002 following the opening of his first restaurant, Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern in Twinsburg, Ohio.

His love for the culinary arts began at age 16, as he entered into his first job at Starboard Tack. He went on to train at the Culinary Institute of America and, with a fresh diploma, tackled the stove at Charlie Palmer's Manhattan restaurant, "Alva". There he perfected his technique and waited for the perfect opportunity to break free from convention.

Returning home to Cleveland, Evans began creating the menu for "Kosta's", a newly opened restaurant, where he combined the ethnic flavors of Manhattan with the cold winter comfort foods of Northeast Ohio. Following Kosta's, he opened "Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern" where his new signature "Creative American Cuisine" grew exponentially. Evans currently owns restaurants in Twinsburg, Ohio; Rockwall, Texas; Missoula and Kalispell, Montana.

He was recently one of eleven chefs nationwide chosen to be a Chef Ambassador for Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. In 2009 he won Grand Champion Akron Canton Super Bowl Chef, which allowed him to showcase his recipes as the Pro Football Hall of Fame's representative at the 2010 Taste of the NFL. In addition, Evans was acknowledged as being the "Top Chef" at St. John West Shore Festival of the Arts 2008 and 2009. He has also reached out to the community through publications in Better Homes and Gardens, Plate Magazine, and his monthly column in Living Magazine. Evans also represented the finest cuisine in Cleveland when he appeared on the Food Network and Celebrity Cooking Stage of the Fabulous Food Show in 2008.

Driven by a passion for food, he is committed to expanding the flavors of any dish beyond the plate with his custom Blue Canyon wines. He has traveled around the world to personally pick and blend fruits that complement several of his signature dishes. He strives to produce the most tantalizing experience for the taste buds and continues to exhibit his ability to do so.

Chef Brandt Evans is known for his extraordinary palate and warm personality at charity fundraisers and community events. He looks forward to using his experience and expertise to create new concepts and opportunities in the culinary world.