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Meet the Family Dinner Chefs

Sponsored by KCUR's Generation Listen Council, Family Dinner is a time for KCUR fans to come together to support the free press and enjoy a multi-course meal prepared by some of our city's best chefs. Meet them here and join us on April 26 at the BoysGrow Farm Kitchen.

Johnny and Helen Leach
Executive Chef
The Town Company

Husband and wife team Johnny and Helen Jo Leach operate The Town Company, whose refined yet cozy offerings have led to individual James Beard Award nominations for both. Johnny creates seasonal menus featuring elevated versions of Midwestern favorites, while Helen Jo designs the dessert program to beautifully balance the meal.

Fernanda Reyes
Owner and Chef
Taco Naco KC

Award-winning Chef Fernanda Reyes came to Kansas City to revolutionize the American palate and make her vision of modern Mexican cuisine to Kansas City a reality. At Taco Naco, she presents a little bit of Mexico in just a bite.

Rose Kenneally
Pastry Chef
The 1900 Building

Bio coming soon!

Mitchell Fetterling
Culinary Director
Exit Strategy

Chef Fetterling leads menu design and operations for Exit Strategy, which owns and operates renowned restaurants The Mercury Room, The Monarch Bar, Verdigris and Bar Medici, where he creates their inspired menus.