Bryan Voltaggio

Bryan Voltaggio (born 1976) is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author. He gained fame as an alum of the Top Chef television series and was a semi-finalist for the James Beard award. Known for his Mid-Atlantic cuisine, Voltaggio is the older brother of celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio. Born in Frederick, Maryland, he attended Governor Thomas Johnson High School and took a vocational culinary program at Frederick Community College while still in high school. Voltaggio's first job was as a busboy at a Holiday Inn in Frederick, where he discovered his passion for cooking. He is married to Jennifer Covell, whom he met in high school, and they have three children.