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Andy first got into cooking after finishing up a BS in Biology at the University of Iowa and preparing for medical school applications. This newfangled hobby turned into a full fledged passion and led him away from medicine and to Seattle for culinary school. During their four years out West, Andy was able to get essential experience in several Seattle restaurants, and start his own boutique catering company. With his daughter in tow, son on the way and a vision for his own restaurant in Charlotte, Andy moved back to raise his family and pursue his dream.

Upon arrival, Andy landed a coveted job at the Lincoln Cafe where he spent five years in a wonderfully enriching environment, expanding his culinary ideals. Now Andy brings you a realized dream of what a restaurant means to him, Peak Lounge. Free time for Andy includes helping his kids discover the world, reading as many cookbooks as he can manage, and enjoying peaceful Charlotte living.