Jay Birds

Jay Bird’s Chicken is a representation of Chef Jay’s upbringing in Chicago, IL where he would spend the summers visiting Nashville and frying chicken every Sunday as a family tradition. Growing up in South Side, Chicago, “Chef Jay” Bogsinske found early culinary influences from his mother and grandmother who was known in the neighborhood for their uniquely delicious cookie recipes. Every year during the holidays, his entire house would be covered in paper bags for cooling as each batch of cookies was carefully baked with close attention paid to the flavors and details. Chef Jay’s early journey in the culinary world continued at his uncle’s pizzeria where he assisted in the opening of various locations and learned the art of Italianstyle cuisine.