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Brian Jupiter
He/him/hisMigos Fine FoodsChicago, IL
years of participation
2026
About Me
BACKGROUND
- Born & Raised in New Orleans
- Based in Chicago
- Wife a Pastry Chef, 10-year-old Daughter
- Chef Inspiration started in his Grandmother Ina’s Kitchen
- Age 16, Worked at famed Aurora Steakhouse in NOLA
- Miami, FL – Degree in Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Management, JOHNSON & WALES
- 2003, Narcisse Champagne & Caviar Salon, Chicago
- Chef de Cuisine
- Executive Chef
- 2010, Opened Frontier
- Co-Owner & Executive Chef
- 2018, Opened Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods
- Co-Owner & Executive Chef
- 2024, Opened Migos Fine Foods – Opening 2nd Migos in 2025
- Co-Owner & Executive Chef
AWARDS
- 2025, James Beard Semi-Finalist – Outstanding Restaurateur
- 2022 Food Network’s Chopped Champion
- 2019 & 2020, James Beard Awards Semi-Finalist for “Best Chef: Great Lakes,”
- 2020 – 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand
MEDIA
- 2025 McDonald’s Summer Smash Chef Remix Brand Ambassador
- 2022, Lead Asian Carp Rebranding Initiative
- Cooking Channel’s America’s Best Bites
- Local News Segments – All Networks
- “Check, Please!”
- National Editorial Coverage: USA Today, Vulture, Martha Stuart, Forbes, Food & Wine, Southern Living, Bon Appétit Magazine, Chicago Michelin Guide, Architectural Digest, etc.
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