CHEF NELL BENTON

Born in Santa Monica CA, it was a toss up between surfer or chef. Her formative years were spent experimenting; not just in the kitchen, but with fixing small mechanical items and helping her dad take apart his motorcycles. After collecting a degree in Anthropology/Sociology in De Pere, WI, Nell spent almost a decade living and working all over the world, which fueled her passion for international cuisine. Having obtained a culinary degree from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nell moved to Milwaukee to surround herself with her favorite people - Midwesterners - and immerse herself in the local culinary scene. Nell is open about her ketchup obsession, hopes to one day ride the Tran Siberian Express, and has been known to serve tripe in dessert form.