Chef David Jackman, a finalist for the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes, is the visionary behind Wildweed in Cincinnati, named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants of 2024. With roots in kitchens across North America, David brings a refined and genre-defying approach to his handmade pastas and tasting menus, drawing on French techniques, New American ingredients, and a deep respect for time and place. Wildweed offers two distinct dining experiences—a lively à la carte menu and an intimate chef’s counter tasting—each designed to showcase David's passion for creativity and storytelling through food. David's leadership extends beyond the kitchen, fostering an equitable, growth-oriented environment for his team while championing local farms and producers, and sustainable practices.
Chef David Jackman, a finalist for the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes, is the visionary behind Wildweed in Cincinnati, named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants of 2024. With roots in kitchens across North America, David brings a refined and genre-defying approach to his handmade pastas and tasting menus, drawing on French techniques, New American ingredients, and a deep respect for time and place. Wildweed offers two distinct dining experiences—a lively à la carte menu and an intimate chef’s counter tasting—each designed to showcase David's passion for creativity and storytelling through food. David's leadership extends beyond the kitchen, fostering an equitable, growth-oriented environment for his team while championing local farms and producers, and sustainable practices.
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