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James Wims

Chef De Cuisine

Education:
The Art Institute of Washington, Culinary Arts major

Certifications:

Serve Safe Food Manager, CREA

Past Experience:

  • Sous Chef at Bourbon Steak at Four Seasons Hotel, Hilton Hotels, Seasonal Pantry, Culpepper Garden, Houlihan’s
  • Sous Chef at Great American Group

Home Country:
United States

Favorite Cuisine:

Egyptian and Southern American

Kitchen Advice:
No question is a dumb question

What’s Your Favorite City For Eating?
Washington, DC

What’s Always In Your Refrigerator?
Tzatziki

What’s Your Favorite Wine?

White. Big fan of sweet wine, so I occasionally enjoy Moscato

What Would Be Your Last Meal?

Pizza

Do You Have A Guilty Food Pleasure?
Doughnuts

Do You Have a Secret Ingredient In Your Cooking?
Thyme

What’s Your Dream Vacation?
Tokyo, Japan