Chef and Proprietor Jason Lutzk, was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. He is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America and The University of Tampa. Now, he has taken the reigns as Chef and Owner of Grace Restaurant, at 120 8th Avenue in Historic Pass-a-Grille Beach, Florida. He is artistic and creative, with a global approach to cooking. Focusing on seasonal menus and new weekly specials, while sourcing only the freshest local ingredients. Chef is professionally trained in Classical French, Modern American, Asian, Mediterranean, South American, and Italian cuisines and pastries. Before acquiring Grace, Lutzk led the kitchen as Executive Chef at 400 Beach (Seafood), where he was recognized as “Best Chef of 2021”  by Tampa Bay Magazine. He was formerly the Chef De Cuisine at Cafe Ponte with James Beard nominee, Chef Chris Ponte. Lutzk also was also Sous Chef and Pastry Chef with another James Beard nominee, Chef Steven Oakley at Oakley’s Bistro. Lutzk’s desire to create elegant meals, house made desserts, host banquets and off-site catered events has always been at the forefront of his career.