Chef Brian Walter, an honorary James Beard Foundation Member and now the Executive Chef at 87 Sussex in Jersey City, began his culinary journey at New York’s French Culinary Institute. Since then, he has spent over 20 years of his culinary career perfecting his craft through working at acclaimed restaurants and private clubs, including the French Consulate, Le Cirque 2000, Lespinasse, Guastavino’s, Acqua Ristorante, Char Steakhouse, the prestigious Hamilton Farm Golf Club, and Carmine’s in Times Square and named “Top 5 Chefs in NJ” by NJ Life Magazine and “NJ’s Best Burger” by NJ Monthly Magazine. His achievements have been recognized consistently by both local and national media, earning him spots as a guest chef in Good Morning America, NBC, FOX5 Good Day NY and more.