This list features the names of noteworthy people who have made Charlotte’s food scene more vibrant, more sustainable, and more delicious in the past year. The finalist selection is a collaborative effort between our staff and UP Members, who know the city’s food scene better than anyone…

Chef of the Year

Presented by Motown Spice Provisions

 

ANDRES KAIFER
Customshop
Customshop has been known as a dependable fine dining spot in Charlotte since opening on Elizabeth Avenue in 2007. Since chef Andres Kaifer bought the restaurant a few years ago, that reputation has only gotten better. Kaifer’s menu maintains the strengths of the original Customshop, including its seafood dishes and use of seasonal ingredients, while bringing even more refinement to it.

 

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