Jason Dady
Jason Dady | |
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 Dady in 2023 | |
| Born | 1976 (age 49–50) Kearney, Nebraska |
| Alma mater | Texas Tech University California Culinary Academy |
| Occupations | Chef Restaurateur Entrepreneur |
| Television | BBQ Brawl Iron Chef Gauntlet Beat Bobby Flay |
| Website | jasondady |
Jason Dady is an American chef, restaurateur, and entrepreneur. He is known for his appearances on television cooking shows, including “BBQ Brawl”,[1] "Iron Chef Gauntlet",[2] and "Beat Bobby Flay" on Food Network.[3] He is the founder of Tre Trattoria, Lodge Restaurant, Bin 555 Restaurant & Wine Bar, Two Bros. BBQ Market and most recently, Mexico Ceaty.[4]
Early life
[edit]Dady earned his B.A in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management at Texas Tech University. He then attended California Culinary Academy and worked for Stars and Beringer Wine Estates.[5][6]
Culinary career
[edit]In 2001, Dady, along with his brother Jake Dady and wife Crystal Dady, launched The Lodge Restaurant of Castle Hills.[7][8] The restaurant was open for 10 years before closing at the end of 2011.[1][9]
In 2007, he opened Tre Trattoria on Broadway Street in San Antonio,[10] before closing on 31 May 2018 and reopening again at the San Antonio Museum of Art in 9 June of the same year.[3][10]
Other notable restaurants include BIN 555 Restaurant & Wine Bar in 2006 (closed in early 2014),[1] Two Bros BBQ Market and sister restaurant, Alamo BBQ Co. in 2008 and 2018 respectively, Shuck Shack in 2015,[8] Range in 2017, Chispas in February 2019,[11] Jardin in 2020 (located on the San Antonio Botanical Garden), and Roca & Martillo.[12]
In 2024, Mexico Ceaty was announced by Dady as a new tex-mex restaurant he was opening.[13] The 20,000 feet (6,100 m) restaurant was finally opened on 20 April 2026.[14]
Awards and recognition
[edit]| Award | Organization | Year |
| Rising Star | Restaurant Hospitality Magazine | 2004 |
| 40 Under 40 Rising Star | San Antonio Business Journal | 2008 |
| Best Chef in San Antonio | San Antonio Current | 2013 |
| Best Chef in San Antonio | San Antonio Magazine | 2018 |
| Best Culinary Ambassador | San Antonio Magazine | 2021 |
| Chef of the Year | San Antonio Culture Map | 2022 |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "San Antonio chef Jason Dady to play with fire on Food Network's BBQ Brawl". Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "'Iron Chef America' Includes San Antonio Chef Jason Dady". Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Jason Dady". Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ Forbes, Paula (17 April 2026). "An Eataly for Mexican Food Opens on the River Walk". Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Chef Series Kick Off with Chef Jason Dady - SOLD OUT!". Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "Chef Jason Dady, Dady Restaurant Group". Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "Chef Jason Dady - Chefs Under Fire Judge - Keeper Collection". keepercollection.com. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- 1 2 Serland, Melissa. "Meet Jason Dady, San Antonio Chef". Archived from the original on 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ Tijerina, Edmund (September 1, 2011). "The Lodge Restaurant set to close". MySA. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- 1 2 Sutter, Mike (23 August 2018). "Review: Jason Dady's Tre Trattoria finds new life on the River Walk at San Antonio Museum of Art". Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "The Texan Food Diaries: Chef Jason Dady, of San Antonio". 27 March 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "Q&A: Restaurateur Jason Dady talks Food Network, James Beard and new concepts". 20 June 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ Anna Rocha, Polly (15 July 2024). "Chef Jason Dady set to revamp food court at downtown San Antonio mall". Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ Anna Rocha, Polly (17 April 2026). "Rivercenter's new-and-improved food court sets opening date in San Antonio". Retrieved 28 April 2026.