At nineteen-years-old, Jayson Grossberg was introduced to world-renowned and legendary French chef, Jean-Louis Palladin. As he began his classical training with Chef Palladin, his passion for the culinary arts was apparent, as was his talent. Grossberg attended the Culinary Institute of America in New York and has had the privilege to work along side culinary icon Bobby Flay. Grossberg's love of food at Alphabet Soup Cafe & Catering is rooted in seasonal, local and artisanal ingredients and features a classical approach to American regional cuisine.