American chef
Bryan Voltaggio
Born 1976 (age 48–49) Education Culinary Institute of America Spouse Jennifer Covell[ 1] Culinary career Cooking style Modern American
Voltaggio Brothers Steakhouse, National Harbor, MD (2016),
Showroom, Frederick, MD (2020),
Thacher & Rye, Frederick, MD (2020)
VOLT, Frederick, MD (2008–2020),
Aggio, Baltimore, MD (2014–2018),
Family Meal, Baltimore, MD (2015–2016),
STRFSH, Santa Monica, CA (2017–2021),
Estuary, Washington, DC (2019–2022)
Bryan Voltaggio (born 1976)[ 2] Top Chef television series alum; and he was a semi-finalist for the James Beard award.[ 3] [ 4] Michael Voltaggio .[ 4] [ 5] [ 6] Frederick, Maryland and is known for Mid-Atlantic cuisine .
Early life and education
Bryan Voltaggio was the oldest of three children, born to Sharon and John Voltaggio.[ 7] [ 7] [ 7] [ 1] [ 1]
His first job was as a busboy at a Holiday Inn in Frederick, Maryland.[ 7] Frederick Community College while attending Governor Thomas Johnson High School and by age 15, he was given the role of cook.[ 7]
Voltaggio received an AOS degree in culinary arts in 1999 from The Culinary Institute of America .[ 7] Charlie Palmer and Gerry Hayden, while working at restaurant Aureole .[ 7] [ 8] [ 9]
Restaurant career
In 2003, Voltaggio worked as the head chef at Charlie Palmer Steak. [ 7]
Bryan, along with brother Michael, opened STRFSH , a fast-casual fish sandwich shop in Santa Monica , open from October 2017 to 2021.[ 10] Estuary in Washington D.C., which operated under their leadership from 2019 until March 2022.[ 11]
Restaurants
Active
Voltaggio Brothers Steak House, MGM National Harbor , Oxon Hill (December 2016–present)[ 12]
Showroom, Frederick (2020–present)
Wye Oak Tavern at Visitation Hotel, Frederick (2024–present)[ 13]
Closed
Thacher & Rye, Frederick (2020–2024)[ 14]
VOLT, Frederick (2008–2020)[ 15]
Aggio, Baltimore (2014–2018)[ 16]
Family Meal, Baltimore (2015–August 2016)[ 16]
STRFSH, Santa Monica (2017–2021)[ 17]
Estuary, Washington D.C. (2019–March 2022)[ 11]
Lunchbox, Frederick, MD
Television appearances
Voltaggio was the runner-up of the sixth season of Top Chef Bravo 's cooking competition show, placing second to his brother, Michael Voltaggio ;[ 18] fifth season of Top Chef Masters Melissa King on the seventeenth season of Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. [ 19] [ 20]
In 2022, both Voltaggio brothers appeared on season three of Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions Food Network .[ 21] [ 22]
Personal life
Voltaggio lives in Maryland with his wife Jennifer and their three children: son Thacher, and daughters Piper Wren and Ever Maeve.[ 24]
Publications
Voltaggio, Bryan; Voltaggio, Michael (2011). VOLT ink.: Recipes, Stories, Brothers . Ed Anderson (photographer), Charlie Palmer (foreword). Weldon Owen. ISBN 978-1616281618 Voltaggio, Bryan (2015). Home: Recipes to Cook with Family and Friends . Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 978-0316323888 D'Agostino, Ryan, ed. (2015). The Eat Like a Man Guide to Feeding a Crowd: How to Cook for Family, Friends, and Spontaneous Parties . David Granger (introduction), Bryan Voltaggio (foreword), Mario Batali (foreword). Chronicle Books. ISBN 978-1452131849
References
^ a b c "Family Style" . Baltimore Style . February 23, 2015. Retrieved 2022-11-03 .^ "Voltaggio, Bryan 1976-" . OCLC WorldCat Identities .^ "One Top Chef Contestant Has Been Runner-Up Three Times - But Never Won" . CBR . 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2022-04-09 .^ a b Holl, Joel (November 20, 2014). "Life of Bryan" . Baltimore Magazine . Retrieved 2022-04-09 . ^ " . The Mercury News . 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2022-04-09 .^ " . Daily News . 2021-06-11. Retrieved 2022-04-09 .^ a b c d e f g h "Bryan Voltaggio: From a teenager 'amok' to 'Top Chef Masters' . Washington Post . July 23, 2013.^ "Top Chef - Bios - Bryan Voltaggio | Bravo TV Official Site" . Bravo . Archived from the original on 2010-09-16. Retrieved 2010-09-21 .^ Ulla, Gabe (2011-07-05). "Bryan Voltaggio on the Importance of Balance in Cooking" . Eater . Retrieved 2022-04-09 . ^ Kang, Matthew (2017-10-31). "Michael and Bryan Voltaggio's STRFSH grills fish sandwiches in Santa Monica starting today" . Eater LA . Retrieved 2021-04-28 . ^ a b Plumb, Tierney (2022-03-22). "Estuary Returns With New Mid-Atlantic Delicacies — and No More Voltaggio Brothers" . Eater DC . Retrieved 2022-04-09 . ^ Sietsema, Tom (April 12, 2017). "Voltaggio Brothers Steak House Review" . Washington Post . ^ "Visitation Hotel" .^ "Chef Bryan Voltaggio's Frederick restaurant Thacher & Rye to close; will become The Ordinary Hen" . Baltimore Sun . 29 June 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-02 .^ "Bryan Voltaggio's Frederick restaurant Volt reopens as Thacher & Rye" . Baltimore Sun . 16 October 2020. Retrieved 2022-04-09 .^ a b Yeager, Amanda (December 20, 2018). "Court rules Bryan Voltaggio owes Cordish $3.1M over shuttered Baltimore restaurants" . Bizjournals.com . Retrieved 2022-04-09 . ^ Saria, Lauren (2022-11-01). "The Voltaggio Brothers Are Opening an Italian Restaurant at This Upscale California Ski Resort" . Eater SF . Retrieved 2022-11-03 . ^ " . Us Weekly . 2021-07-02. Retrieved 2022-04-09 .^ "Who Won Top Chef All Stars: L.A.?" . E! Online . 2020-06-19. Retrieved 2022-04-09 .^ Canavan, Hillary Dixler (2013-09-26). "Douglas Keane: Winner of Top Chef Masters Season 5" . Eater . Retrieved 2022-04-09 . ^ "Tournament of Champions III: Battle Recap – Week 6" . Guilty Eats . 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2022-04-09 .^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (2022-01-18). "Guy Fieri's 'Tournament Of Champions' Renewed For Season 3 At Food Network" . Deadline . Retrieved 2022-04-09 . ^ a b "James Beard Foundation search for Volt" . James Beard Foundation. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 17 October 2014 .^ "It's a Girl For Bryan Voltaggio and Wife!" . Bravo . 2013-07-13. Retrieved 2013-10-01 .
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