Lots of you most likely know vivacious and gifted chef Leon C. Brunson from his years at Kool Beanz Cafe or as a cooking trainer for in-person or digital courses. Tonight (March 18), dwell streaming, Leon introduced: “I bought a restaurant.
“His new place is a kind of cozy cottages in Lake Ella, the venue that was bought, however by no means opened, by Kool Beanz proprietor Keith Baxter. The restaurant will likely be known as Leon’s and the 26-year-old chef stated he plans to supply a completely different idea, like a mixture of catering, courses and intimate dinners. One among his primary missions will likely be scheduling ticketed, personal occasions like a five-course vegetarian or Creole dinner.
“It’s a new period for me,” stated Leon, who expects to open the restaurant by the fourth quarter of the 12 months nevertheless it might open earlier. “I’ve by no means executed this earlier than however I’m going full in, the second I’m going in, I’m going full in,” stated an exuberant Leon, fielding questions.
Speaking about his background, Leon stated he began out at Waffle Home, working all via highschool. “Each single day was a lot enjoyable for me!” On his web site, Leon stated that “Whereas in class, I labored my manner up in eating places to acquire real-life abilities together with typical coaching. Graduating culinary college in 2015 was preceded by my father having a life-threatening mind aneurysm.”
“I made a decision to get my bachelor’s in neuroscience from Florida State College. After acquiring my bachelor’s diploma in 2018, I noticed my coronary heart was in meals.”
He was at Kool Beanz for 4 years when proprietor Keith Baxter talked to Leon about shopping for the restaurant final March. Leon labored on getting buyers however within the meantime Baxter offered the restaurant. It turned out to be a blessing as a result of proper after that, the pandemic hit and companies had been closed down.
Because it turned out, the restaurant turned out there once more this 12 months and Leon determined to make the leap.
In his new enterprise, Leon additionally plans to be more and more concerned with the group in addition to the culinary world.
You could find out extra about Leon on his web site, https://leoncbrunson.com/.
He nonetheless has digital packages arising, like his April 2 interview with Kool Beanz pastry chef Sylvia Gould. When Leon began his digital courses he informed Tallahassee Desk: “Finally, it’s about sharing what I like and serving to others.”
We’re very excited for you Leon, and for Leon’s. Congratulations!
