Ashish Alfred, chef and owner of the Alfred Restaurant Group, is THE rising star in the Washington, DC-Baltimore, MD-food scene. Named Maryland’s 2019 Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland, Alfred is earning acclaim and rave reviews at his SIX restaurants: Duck Duck Goose – Bethesda, Baltimore & DC, Anchor Bar, Good Ducking Burger (ghost kitchen) and his newest creation – Osteria Pirata in Fells Point, MD.

Duck Duck Goose in Bethesda was named one of the top ten “Favorite New Restaurants” by Bethesda Magazine and “Best Restaurant in Maryland” by Southern Living Magazine. In a glowing review, The Washington Post says about Duck Duck Goose, “the delights are in the details.” Baltimore Magazine honors Duck Duck Goose in Baltimore as one of Charm City’s Best Restaurants.

Chef Alfred has been profiled by NBC’s TODAY Show, The Washington Post and Baltimore Magazine. He also held a command performance at the prestigious James Beard House, where he prepared a multi-course dinner for a sold-out audience.

Alfred was classically trained at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan and honed his skills in some of Manhattan’s best kitchens. Grounded by his classical French discipline, he isn’t afraid to go beyond tradition, take risks and experiment with his offerings. He delivers contemporary dining concepts that are rooted in soulful cooking.

Alfred is a popular guest with the media, whether he’s sharing a cooking demo and insights on local TV, or appearing on Food Network’s The Kitchen, Cutthroat Kitchen and Chopped.