Chef Lynnie has maintained an interest in fine cuisine throughout his life, throughout high school, his stint in the Air Force during Vietnam, and especially when he met the love of his life, Trish Phillips Johnson, 15 years ago. This was a period in his life when his passion for food and people intensified. Never interested in ordinary fare, Chef Lynnie worked with and learned from many great chefs and worked in many great restaurants. He is a serious student of food and food history and his eyes light up when he discusses those subjects. He still likes to take on-line classes and read books on the subject to expand his knowledge and improve his skills. He puts it simply, as he sits back in his chair at the restaurant, “I like to cook what I like to eat”.