Our Team
Mattie McGhee
Chef
Highlights
Culinary Institute of America (C.I.A.) grad
Greenbrier Resort Apprentice, WV
Chef Tournant at The Waldorf Astoria, NYC
Chef de Cuisine of Angle at The Ritz Carlton/ EAU Palm Beach, FL
Sous Chef at The Modern, NYC
Chef de Cuisine of Range by Bryan Voltaggio, D.C.
Chef of Restaurants at The Watergate Hotel, D.C.
Executive Chef of Snead’s 1912 Steak in Warm Springs, VA
Executive Chef/ Owner at Juniper
From New Providence, NJ
Favorite Animal: Sloth
Celia McGhee
Pastry Chef
Highlights
Johnson & Wales University grad
Greenbrier Resort Lead Pastry Cook, WV
Pastry Sous Chef at Café Boulud Palm Beach, FL
Pastry Sous Chef at Range by Bryan Voltaggio, D.C.
Pastry Chef at DBGB DC by Daniel Boulud, D.C.
Pastry Chef at The Watergate Hotel, D.C.
Owner of Juniper Rose Bakeshop, VA
Pastry Chef/ Owner at Juniper
From Johnson City, TN
Favorite Animal: Opossum
Romeo
Chef de Cuisine
Highlights
Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts grad
Cook at Lancaster Country Club, PA
Lead Chef at The Greenbrier Resort, WV
Supervisor Chef The Ritz Carlton/ EAU Palm Beach, FL
Sous Chef at Range by Bryan Voltaggio, D.C.
Sous Chef at The Watergate Hotel, D.C.
Sous Chef at Sneads 1912 Steak in Hot Springs, VA
Chef de Cuisine/ Owner of Juniper
From Lancaster, PA
Favorite Animal: Monkey
Dr. Sam V. Lewis
Owner/Eater
Highlights
BA from UT Knoxville
MD from UTCHS Memphis
Mamaw’s School of Cooking- BA in Biscuits & Gravy
OB/GYN at State of Franklin Healthcare Associates 1987-present
From Kingsport, TN
Favorite Animal: Dog
Brent Eshbach
FOH Manager
Highlights
Senior Server at Label in Johnson City, TN
Bartender and Server at Carrabba's in Johnson City, TN
Line Worker at Pal's Sudden Service in Johnson City, TN
WSET Level 1 Sommelier
ETSU BBA Degree in Marketing
From Johnson City, TN
Favorite Animal: River Otter
Mackenzi Poehlein
Beverage Manager
Highlights
Barista/Bartender at Harvest Cafe Shelbyville, KY
Bartender Jeptha Creed Distillery in Shelbyville, KY
Food and Beverage Manager at Jeptha Creed Distillery
Bartender at Vance's Bakery Bar in Augusta, GA
Educated by These Streets
Honorable Mention- WKU/UofL Anthropology Departments
From Louisville, KY
Favorite Animal: Rhino