Chef Brian Jensen

Artist Biography
A life-long traveling culinary enthusiast; Brian has spent his career working in all aspects of the restaurant/hospitality industry. Born and raised in Midwestern Wisconsin, he grew up enjoying the vast bounties the state has to offer. Inspired from a young age of the value of homegrown, foraged, and harvested local offerings, Brian has cultivated a passion for creatively bringing food to life. Coupling his local roots with many years traveling and working in fine establishments across the state as well as South Florida, his broad exposure to world cuisine has shaped a broad, well-rounded palette for World Cuisine. Brian currently resides in Door County, working for a renowned restaurant group including Chives Door County in Baileys Harbor and Barringer’s Restaurant in Fish Creek, WI. Prior to his return to the Door, he was the Executive Chef/Co-Owner of the historic Sheeley House Saloon in Chippewa Falls, WI. winning multiple best restaurant awards while he was there.

Brian has used his experiences to inspire a perspective and compass for unique, local, and cultural cuisine. His passion for bold flavors and quality ingredients shines through in every dish he creates.

In his time outside of the kitchen, Brian enjoys trout fishing, foraging local wild ingredients, gardening, music, and traveling.

If you are able to enjoy his culinary creations, he will always be sure to share his love and enthusiasm for his craft with you. He holds a firm belief in the collective power of food as a way to bring people together in shared artistic sensory experiences. Excite the senses. Break bread with a complete stranger. Find commonality and connection. Appreciate the beautiful ambiance. Eat the sweets. Try the Special. Share your plate.

Savor the moments.
-Chef Brian Jensen-

“Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people eat together.” - Guy Fieri