Bryan Voltaggio is one of the Runners Up from Top Chef Season 6. Voltaggio is chef and partner at VOLT, a three-star fine dining establishment in his native hometown, Frederick, Maryland. Voltaggio was classically trained at the Culinary Institute of America and was a protégé of chef Charlie Palmer. Bryan discovered his passion for cooking and local food during childhood, when his meals included produce harvested in the family garden. He has since become a strong advocate for local, sustainable and organic meats, seafood, and produce. Bryan says “through our choice of ingredients we become engaged in more than creating a great dining experience, but in supporting local agriculture.” His favorite simple summer recipe is Marinated Grilled Hanger Steak, Silver Queen Corn and Fava Bean Succota