Chef Matthew Jennings - Getting Healthy, Moving to Vermont and His New Job and Business Ventures

On today's show, we have Matthew Jennings, a chef and consultant who is also the Vice President of Culinary at Healthy Living Market & Cafe in Vermont. Along with Jason Rose, Matt is the founder of Full Heart Hospitality. 

Prior to his current role, he owned and was the chef at Farmstead restaurant and cheese shop in Providence, and later opened Townsman restaurant in Boston. He is the author of the cookbook "Homegrown" and has been nominated for several James Beard awards. In our conversation, we discuss Matt’s decision to transition from owning a restaurant to consulting, and his new position at Healthy Living Market. He also shares details about his upcoming project, Red Barn Kitchen, which he’ll  be starting with his wife Kate.

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