Seth Johnson’s journey into the world of culinary excellence began in the most unexpected of places––in front of a TV, on summer mornings, and those inevitable childhood sick days from school in the town of Charlotte, North Carolina. Shows like "Great Chefs," "Yan Can Cook," and "The Galloping Gourmet" were the catalysts that ignited his lifelong passion for food. Little did he know, his youthful fascination would propel him into a culinary adventure where flavor meets innovation, one bite at a time!

 

Upon graduating from college, Seth set the stage for his childhood aspirations when he moved to the bustling American epicenter of culinary arts in Manhattan. He trained under some of the finest chefs, including Daniel Humm at Eleven Madison Park, and Marco Canora at Insieme. The formative experiences in Manhattan not only sharpened his craft but further instilled in him a passion for more international innovation when he left Manhattan and traveled the world, later landing a job as a restaurant consultant in Nairobi, Kenya for three years.

 

He arrived back in the states and sought further training in wine and beverage management, becoming a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena, Ca. This fusion of international culinary and wine knowledge then became the foundation for his remarkable career when he opened “Wit & Wisdom” in Sonoma, California under the direction of Michelin starred chef Michael Mina.