Chef-Owner, Greenleaf and Ansanm; Milford, NH

Chris Viaud is a James Beard Award semifinalist and Top Chef alum, and the chef and owner of Greenleaf and Ansanm, both located in Milford, New Hampshire. Upon graduating from Johnson and Wales in 2012, Viaud moved to Boston where he spent three years at Deuxave, working his way up to sous chef. He was an essential part of multiple restaurant openings in the Greater Boston and New Hampshire Area. Chef Viaud focuses primarily on seasonal locally grown products which inspire his menu creations. He plans and executes a balanced meal that incorporates different flavors and textures that entertain the palate which allows for a unique dining experience each time. Recently, he has begun focusing a lot more of his time and energy into the exploration of his Haitian heritage, including finding new ways to introduce and educate communities around the beauty of Haitian cuisine and culture. @chefchrisviaud