Jason Gould, Cyclone Anaya Chef Jason Gould spent more than twelve years in his native Australia before moving to Austria and finally England, where he worked at London's acclaimed Michelin-rated restaurant, Mirabelle. He moved to New York, working at a number of fine dining establishments before moving to Houston to join Scott Tycer at the restaurant Aires, where he worked as Sous Chef. Less than three years later, Jason and Scott partnered on a new restaurant, Gravitas. Since opening in 2005, Gravitas has received numerous accolades, including being named "Best New Restaurant in Texas" in 2005 by Texas Monthly Magazine. Now Jason is working with the Cyclone Anaya group to develop his own new concept restaurant. Over the years, Jason has been very generous with his time to help raise money for RFS programming.
2018 Chef of the Year
Kevin Naderi, Roost
Chefs Advisory Board
Beginning in the late 1990's Chef Monica Pope joined in Gracie's efforts to establish a group of concerned chefs who were willing to get involved in a hands on way to teach kids to cook. Twenty-four answered the call and in 2006, we established our Chefs Advisory Board, a working committee with Monica as its Chair. Through the years, more and more chefs have joined our founding members, and today we have over 100 members in Houston and across the country. Monica Pope continues to lead the team as Chair Emeritus.
These busy professionals donate their time month after month, year after year, bringing their unique insight and perspective of food to the children, turning on their taste buds and opening their minds to new foods. It's a Recipe for Success! Would you like to join us? Drop Paris an email and get started today!
The Foundation's Chefs Advisory Board served as inspiration for the White House campaign for Chefs Move to School! Six members of our Chefs Advisory Board joined members of our Board of Directors at the White House in June 2010 for the kick-off of Chefs Move to Schools! where Recipe for Success was featured as a national model and resource. See pictures here. And read about the trip here and here.