For Thomas Griese, food is what brings people together. Growing up, his grandparents were farmers who raised corn, soy beans and livestock. Griese fell in love with the way food nurtures and brings joy.
Griese has worked his way through some of the world’s most acclaimed restaurants, learning from renowned chefs including Thomas Keller and Andre Rochat. He credits these experiences for setting the foundation of his success. At 26 years old, Griese worked with Michael Mina at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach—earning a 30 under 30 recognition from Zagat for being a culinary visionary and leader.
Griese also uses his culinary skills to help Southern Nevada churches with food drives and cooking for the homeless. During the pandemic, he was part of the Executive Task Force at Aria to cook over 1,000 meals a day. From environmental causes, to supporting the American Cancer Society, to raising monies to purchase iPads for Clark County children, Griese makes it a mission to give back.