Matt Quist

Matt is a graduate of the Culinary Arts program at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, and the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, CA. He joined the Taher team in a dual role as the manager/chef at HealthPartners and as a corporate chef. Shortly after, Matt assumed the position of full-time corporate chef, sharing his passion for food by performing display-cooking sessions and mentoring colleagues and students.

In June of 2007, when Taher opened its first stand-alone restaurant in Wayzata - The Wayzata Eatery & Wine Bar, Matt enthusiastically accepted the position of executive chef. As a member of Taher's Chef Council, Matt also supports the organization through research, education and hands on training.

Each year, Matt participates in Taste of the NFL, during which top chefs from across the country gather at the Super Bowl and prepare meals for the homeless in the host city. The event has been featured on Good Morning America and on the Food Network.