Brian Baxter, a Florida native, graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and embarked on a culinary journey that took him to Charleston, SC, where he worked as Chef de Partie at McCrady’s under Chef Sean Brock. After two years, Baxter moved to Nashville to join the opening team at Husk Nashville as Chef de Cuisine, where he collaborated closely with Brock. This experience instilled in him the importance of sourcing local ingredients and fostering relationships with local farmers and artisans. In 2016, Baxter was recognized as one of Forbes 30 under 30 and named one of the 5 Southern Chefs to Watch by OpenTable.
In 2017, Baxter expanded his culinary horizons by joining Bastion in Nashville, led by Chef Josh Habiger, where he explored new techniques and ingredients beyond southern cuisine. By June 2019, he relocated to Atlanta to work with Chef Kevin Gillespie on the opening team at Cold Beer as Chef de Cuisine.
Returning to Nashville in June 2020, Baxter brought his extensive experience and dedication to The Catbird Seat, where he recently concluded his fifth term as Executive Chef. His career reflects a commitment to innovation and excellence in the culinary arts.
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