I'm JonAthan Lorentzen

An essential piece of my work is the blending of healthy eating and art after a loved one suffered both a heart attack and stroke in only a week. I started to think deeply about how my cooking knowledge could feed for healing, not only for entertainment.

When I was younger, my parent's pantry had the basic American staples, and that humble inventory would drive me on a food adventure. As I explored new foods and the cultures they originated, my mind began to expand along with my tastes. At some point, eating turned into working in excellent restaurants for Mentors, and even in Santa Marta, Palomino, and Bogota, Columbia learning the culture and meaning beyond the food.

Today I cook with cultural and historical influences of flavor and technique, adding to my roots in St. Louis BBQ, placing farms at the heart of my food. I love using wood-fired, seasonal cooking and local and multinational ingredients; my menus have tropical flair and a kiss of smoke.

Let's work together and bring your guests an experience they'll talk about for years.