Chef
Drew Bryan
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Germantown, Tennessee, United States
i. Biography
Drew Bryan is the chef of Blue Honey Bistro in Germantown, Tennessee, where he is also co-owner. He trained at the French Culinary Institute. The résumé is compact, but the progression is direct: formal training, kitchen work, ownership, and acclaim.
The Path
Drew Bryan trained at French Culinary Institute, laying the groundwork for a career built on discipline and flavor. From there, Drew went on to work as a dishwasher and line cook at old Ciao Baby Cucina, learning the rhythms of the kitchen from the ground up. Today, Drew is chef and co-owner of Blue Honey Bistro, bringing that early training and hard-earned experience to a role at the helm.
The Work Today
At Blue Honey Bistro, Bryan serves as chef and co-owner. The restaurant is in Germantown, Tennessee, and it is the defining place attached to his name now. The dual role gives him responsibility for both the kitchen and the business. In a short career arc, that combination is the central fact: he is not only cooking there; he is one of the people behind the restaurant.
In Their Words “We were not aware we were even in the running.”
Acclaim
Drew's honors include James Beard Awards, Best Chef: Southeast semifinalist.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Drew
Where did Drew Bryan train or study?
Drew Bryan trained at French Culinary Institute.
What recognition has Drew Bryan received?
James Beard Awards, Best Chef: Southeast semifinalist (2025).
