Notable chef, Robert Dorsey, has been a part of the Bay Area restaurant scene for over two decades. A Berkeley native, Robert’s passion for great food, locally grown ingredients and an eclectic palate have afforded him the opportunity to work in some of the Bay Area’s finest kitchens. Fascinated by food at an early age, he talked his way into his first restaurant job at the ripe age of 14. To date, his culinary pedigree includes stints at many of the Bay Area’s favorite spots and previously his own restaurant in Oakland called the Blackberry Bistro.

Robert is a personal chef as well as a consultant to a number of restaurants that have drawn upon his knowledge and expertise in both front and back of the house operations. His expertise includes restaurant concept development, menu and kitchen design, staffing and vendor sourcing.

He is currently working on a new venture slated to open in the spring of 2010. His new venture will again highlight the cultural diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area with a focus on sustainable practices, bold flavors, and a hip scene. Be on the look out as Oakland is in for a treat!