Patrick Evans-Hylton

Patrick Evans-Hylton is a banker-turned-Johnson & Wales trained chef. He has been a food writer since 1995, and is currently senior editor for food and wine at Hampton Roads Magazine. He is also executive editor for Virginia Wine Lover Magazine, and author of six books, including two food history books and a cookbook, Popcorn.

Evans-Hylton appears monthly on a food news/issues-themed episode of HearSay with Cathy Lewis on 89.5 FM, public radio on Hampton Roads. He has made several national appearances on ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates, the Food Network and Martha Stewart Living radio.

He maintains a food blog at - www.patrickevanshylton.com

A food educator and historian, Evans-Hylton teaches a variety of classes with a local twist through the Casual Gourmet program at Culinary Institute of Virginia.

He is a board member with Culinary Institute of Virginia, Tidewater Community College's culinary arts program, Careers through Culinary Arts Program - Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction and Slow Food Hampton Roads. Nationally, he is involved with the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Evans-Hylton, a native of Atlanta, Ga., has lived in Virginia since 1991.