Meet the Visionary
My journey began on the East Coast in Maryland, where I spent over two decades immersed in the seafood industry, working in markets, restaurants, and aboard commercial crabbing boats. Growing up along the Chesapeake Bay, I learned early what it means to harvest with intention fishing for striped bass, pulling blue crabs from the water, and shucking oysters straight from the source. These experiences built a deep respect for the tides, the watermen, and the honest craft of bringing seafood from dock to plate.
About a decade ago, I was introduced to the world of mycology, where I began studying, cultivating, and harvesting wild mushrooms. What started as an introduction quickly became a calling. I devoted myself to the craft, deepening my understanding of forest ecosystems and the essential role wild fungi play within them. This path reshaped my career and expanded my perspective on food, sourcing, and connection to the land.
Now based on the Oregon Coast, Tide to Table brings these two worlds together bridging East Coast seafood roots with the wild, rugged abundance of the Pacific Northwest. My work goes beyond cooking. I actively source from local fishermen and harvest wild ingredients from coastal forests, incorporating foraged mushrooms and native plants into dishes that reflect this region in its truest form.
At its core, Tide to Table is about connection to place, to season, to the people behind the food, and to the self through the act of sourcing, preparing, and sharing meaningful meals. Every dish is built around high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients and prepared with a balance of refinement and approachability. From smoked salmon chowder to wild mushroom-driven dishes, each offering is designed to showcase the depth and diversity of Oregon’s coastal ecosystem.
The mission is simple: to celebrate the coastal bounty and bring people closer to nature through food, while supporting local fisheries, foragers, and the communities that make this work possible.
Whether served at a market, a private event, or a coastal pop-up, Tide to Table is an invitation to experience the land and sea one dish at a time.