Partners Camille Cogswell and Andrew DiTomo have been award-winning rising stars in the Philadelphia restaurant scene for the past 5 years. Now they’ve returned to Asheville, Cogswell’s hometown, with plans to open a wood-fired bakery serving pizza, pastries, and breads.

@mypalmalgal @chestnutasheville @cornerkitchenavl

Mallory (she/her) is a chef with a comprehensive background in the food industry. She got her start in Burlington, VT. Since moving to Asheville she has had the pleasure of working in some of the best restaurants this city has to offer. She has been the Pastry Chef for Chestnut and Corner Kitchen for a year now; using her eclectic background and passion for local food, she has developed menus that highlight all our local farms have to offer, shown that desserts can be a balance between sweet and savory, and should be noted for her philanthropy. 

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@oldworldlevain

Susannah's (she/her) education in baking began under the tutelage of a fourth generation baker of Spanish and Italian descent where she learned old world techniques and came to know the dance of production baking. She bakes with a rigorous eye, inquisitive palate, exacting standards, and a desire to bring her customers products that feed both the spirit and the body. At OWL Bakery she blends a formal education in food anthropology, a passion for improving her craft, and her experiences abroad, in the kitchen, and in the garden.

Nathan has been baking with his company Simple Bread for the past decade, serving farmer's markets throughout Asheville, bringing together his love of community and food. 

Joe started working in restaurants in 1977. Joe is the Chef/Owner of two of Asheville’s most distinctive and popular food operations: Corner Kitchen, and Chestnut. Corner Kitchen opened its doors in February 2004 and Chestnut in September 2012.

@ivoryroadavl

Chef Jill (she/her) grew up in rural Maryland and was drawn to the food industry via her first job at a small deli and catering company. After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America in 2010, Jill has traveled the world gathering unique culinary experiences. She has worked in kitchens including The Jefferson Hotel and Fiola of Washington DC, to Stella! in New Orleans, to Pearl in Melbourne, Australia, and even in rural Guatemala. Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen is a full restaurant, bakery, and also hosts regular special events.

Farm and Sparrow began in 2006 as baking and milling project. In 2018, the bakery closed so that Farm and Sparrow could dedicate itself fully to developing grain terroir through landrace farming, seed restoration and culinary collaboration.

Brent has a passion for connecting local farms with the booming craft beer and spirits industries. He co-founded Riverbend in 2010 and currently serves as head of research and development.

Founder of Carolina Ground, a regional flour mill located in Asheville, NC, providing a market for large scale organic Southern growers, while reducing the food miles of Southern bakers’ key ingredient. Author of Southern Ground: Reclaiming Flavor Through Stone-Milled Flour.

Sebastian Wolfrum, founder and maltster of Epiphany Craft Malt in Durham, NC, with the mission to provide an integrated regional supply to brewers, distillers, and sprouted grain ventures.

@devilsfootbrew

Farm-To-Can Craft Soda. We pride ourselves on working with Organic Roots & Fruits to create a healthier, more flavorful non-alcoholic experience for everyone in our communities.

Independent and family owned, since 1994. Highland Brewing Company carved the path for Asheville craft and proudly roots itself in North Carolina. We cultivate and celebrate the experience of beer, business, people, and place.

@mountainvalleywater

@beamsuntory

As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory is inspiring human connections. With a vision of Growing for Good, we're driving growth through quality craftsmanship, consumer connections and entrepreneurial spirit.

Since 2015, our family distillery has been crafting award-winning spirits and taking them one step further. Cultivated Cocktails blends legacy with innovation, art with science. We age our spirits with care, choice oaks and unique flavors. 

@pernodricardusa

At Hickory Nut Gap we value and respect the complex relationships between humans and nature. By using regenerative agriculture and ethical animal welfare practices, Hickory Nut Gap produces the highest-quality, best-tasting meats to ensure we all thrive from the ground up.