A Maryland native, Chef Christian was raised on his family’s love of New York City fare – think crusty loaves, freshly made sausages, and Italian ice. Don’t even get him started on his classmates who thought ‘the Subway’ was a sandwich shop. He began his culinary career working for an Ethiopian food truck in Washington, D.C., then moved to appetizers and salads at the organic fine dining institution Restaurant Nora, and finally ran the pastry department for a bakery in Alexandria, Virginia. In addition to cooking, he enjoys performing and teaching as a professional juggler.