MEET THE CHEF: Bryan Byrd of DREDGE in Irvington, Virginia
WRITTEN BY 5 REASONS TO VISIT® EDITORIAL STAFF
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2022 • 4 min read
5 Reasons to Visit® sat down with Executive Chef Bryan Byrd of DREDGE in Irvington, Virginia.
Executive Chef Bryan Byrd of DREDGE in Irvington, Virginia
Where did you grow up, and where have you traveled to that has helped inspire and shape your cooking philosophy?
I grew up right here in Irvington, Virginia. A true home town boy. Travels to Key West, Charleston and the Bahamas influenced my style early on.
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Tell our readers an interesting fact or two about yourself.
After college I moved to Key West and worked for a company that owned multiple restaurants. I spent 5 years experiencing "back to front of the house" positions as well as creating dishes with awesome chefs from Cuba and Haiti.
Tell us about your absolute favorite food and why readers should try it if they haven’t already.
My Jamaican Jerk Chicken! Caribbean influenced, spicy and flavorful!
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What are three ingredients that you simply couldn’t live without?
My house-made hot sauce, butter and flour!
We love the art behind plating. What do you love about designing the perfect dish?
Over my twenty plus years I have learned food needs to taste good and look good!
DREDGE in Irvington, Virginia
Tell us about one of the most creative dishes you’ve created?
My Local Fried Oysters and House-made Waffles, with local honey and goat cheese.
DREDGE in Irvington, Virginia
