Born and raised in Wadesville, Ind., just outside Evansville, Jeremiah Galey cut his teeth in the industry, starting as a dishwasher at 17. Nineteen years and a lifetime of experience later, he finally ventured into ownership at Bad Randy's Hot Chicken and BBQ Lounge...

An Indiana native, chef Sean Richardson became obsessed with food in his late teens while working his first high-volume line cook job in Fort Wayne, Ind. Richardson eventually opened The Golden in Fort Wayne with chef Aaron Butts and was a James Beard Award...

Columbus, Ind., native Daniel Orr left Indiana for culinary school, and his career took him around the world, from Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe to some of New York City’s top fine-dining establishments. In 2008, he came home, embraced his “inner Hoosier,” as...

Former NFL Skycam operator and cameraman Jeffrey Miner began crafting Detroit-style pizza as a hobby during the pandemic and selling them at various pop-ups throughout Indianapolis. Quickly, he amassed a following for Sam's Square Pie, creating lofty, doughy pies with...

Native Hoosier chef Corey Fuller began working at 13 in his hometown of Carmel at Ye Olde Library Restaurant, now known as Woody’s. During his senior year of high school, he was the sous chef at the now-closed Villa Inn in downtown Indianapolis. Fuller then headed to...