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Chef Eric Garrett designs the menu and assures that every dish is prepared using locally grown, natural produce.

Eric Garrett’s Biography

When it comes to Washington's culinary scene, Eric Garrett is a trailblazer. For his innovative Pacific Northwest cuisine, The Hopeful Cup is a popular restaurant in Seattle. His work is a component of the growing Slow Food movement, a concept and practice that emphasizes the importance of locally sourced food. Its adherents strive to be the antithesis of fast food. As a renowned forager, Garrett is well-versed in the land and geography of Washington. In the kitchen, he became a household name by incorporating French techniques into the cuisine of Washington, D.C.