Chef & Owner, The Fat Lamb & Cipollini
Louisville, KY
Participating In: Aged to Perfection & Party in the Park
Dallas McGarity is the chef and owner of The Fat Lamb and Cipollini in Louisville, Kentucky, where he leads chef-driven kitchens rooted in seasonality, craftsmanship, and hospitality. A South Carolina native, McGarity’s culinary foundation was shaped early through family cooking and a respect for tradition. After attending Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, he built his career in Charleston before relocating to Louisville in 2004. In 2016, he and his wife Laura opened The Fat Lamb, followed by Cipollini in 2026, fostering collaborative teams and mentoring young cooks. With more than 25 years of experience, McGarity is a 2024 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast, a Food Network Chopped champion, and an active leader in his culinary community.