A talented and well-respected figure in Austin’s culinary scene since 2006, Wilcox previously served as a Sous Chef at Uchi, Executive Chef at Justine’s Brasserie and Second Bar and Kitchen and most recently helped Paul Qui open Kuneho. Prior to his time in Austin, Wilcox traveled the country, working his way up the culinary ladder at restaurants in Memphis, New York and Las Vegas. Casey brings to Central Standard his passion and enthusiasm for American culinary heritage —as well as some sweet dance moves—to the restaurant’s open kitchen
Amanda’s interest in the culinary field began was inspired by the dinner parties her mom would throw. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, her career took her to Chicago, where she worked at the acclaimed TRU, Spring, three Michelin-starred L.2o, and The Peninsula Hotel. Amanda also opened The Bristol, Balena, and Thompson Hotel’s Nico Osteria as Executive Pastry Chef. Amanda returned to Texas in 2015 as Executive Pastry Chef at South Congress Hotel, and was promoted to Corporate Executive Pastry Chef of New Waterloo in 2017.