Originally from
Norfolk, Virginia, Chef Jameson Ewigleben had an early passion and
enthusiasm for the culinary world. Chef Jameson has cut his teeth on
international cuisine since childhood. A ‘military brat’, Jameson has
lived in varied locations such as Washington D.C, England, Italy, Korea,
and Japan.
Traveling extensively through his formative years has allowed him to bring an international flair to his culinary talents while embracing all Michigan has to offer.
Returning to his familial home of Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2008, he went on to study at the Secchia Institute of Culinary Arts at Grand Rapids Community College. Classically trained and a loyal adherent of French cuisine and traditional methods, Jameson turns to Michigan as a source of inspiration, coupling local and available with his own unique style and flair.
After graduating culinary school, Jameson fine-tuned his skills at local favorites like Graydon’s Crossing and Amore Trattoria Italiana. A short but informative stint assisting with the launch of a new restaurant provided additional insight into the business side of the culinary industry, a lesson that Jameson embraced wholeheartedly. Currently, Jameson is Executive Chef at Flat Landers Barstillery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a ‘hillbilly chic’ restaurant emphasizing twists on comfortable classics.
Traveling extensively through his formative years has allowed him to bring an international flair to his culinary talents while embracing all Michigan has to offer.
Returning to his familial home of Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2008, he went on to study at the Secchia Institute of Culinary Arts at Grand Rapids Community College. Classically trained and a loyal adherent of French cuisine and traditional methods, Jameson turns to Michigan as a source of inspiration, coupling local and available with his own unique style and flair.
“I enjoy traditional recipes because with tradition, there is history. Learning about the evolution of ingredients, cooking methods and style, you learn about culture. There’s no better way to learn about a culture than its food.”
After graduating culinary school, Jameson fine-tuned his skills at local favorites like Graydon’s Crossing and Amore Trattoria Italiana. A short but informative stint assisting with the launch of a new restaurant provided additional insight into the business side of the culinary industry, a lesson that Jameson embraced wholeheartedly. Currently, Jameson is Executive Chef at Flat Landers Barstillery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a ‘hillbilly chic’ restaurant emphasizing twists on comfortable classics.
Keeping in line with
this traditional approach, Chef Jameson also enjoys creating dishes that
combine multiple customs into one, using ingredients and methods that
create a comfortable and familiar meal for any diner.
Jameson balances his culinary career with time for family; wife (Tiffany) and sons Loki & Thorin.
