Chef Adam Allison has been in the Restaurant business for over 20 years and is currently the Chef Owner of Brightside Burgers and Brightside Catering.
He is also a Food Network Chopped Winner, has owned several successful food trucks, has cooked at The Masters, multiple Super Bowls with Guy Fieri and Aaron May,
and is a private Chef to Celebrities and Professional Athletes. Chef Adam's passion for all things culinary is rivaled only by his focus on enriching his community.
His charity work providing lunches for local children during the pandemic was recognized by Phoenix Magazine and he is currently spearheading several events in the fight against cancer. Chef Allison focuses on locally sourced ingredients prepared with his signature fusion of traditional southern and southwestern flavors, but has a comprehensive culinary skill set allowing him to create a wide range of custom menus.
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AZ Central Article: “Food Network “Chopped” Win Goes to Mesa Chef
KJZZ Interview: TV Drama “The Bear”
Phoenix New Times Article: Handlebar Diner Opening
Phoenix New Times Article: Left Coast Burrito Opening
Meet the competitors for Chopped Champions on Food Network
Living Hope Cancer Foundation video interview
ABC Article: Arizona Chef’s competing on ‘Chopped’
Mouth by Southwest announcing Tortoise + Hare restaurant
Phoenix New Times Article: Brightside Burger
Mouth by Southwest Article: Adam’s girlfriend cancer diagnosis
Phoenix New Times Pie Social Chef Bio
Interview with Wall Street Journal: Covid and the Restaurant Industry