CJ Jacobson

Aba

Orange County-born Chef CJ Jacobson’s craft revolves around hyper-seasonal, local California ingredients, where foraging plays a main part in the flavor profiles that he creates in his kitchen. Beginning his culinary career in 2004, CJ has starred in two seasons of Bravo’s Top Chef, won 2014 Top Chef Duels, and spent time cooking in many kitchens and across California. Now, Jacobson is a Chef...

Orange County-born Chef CJ Jacobson’s craft revolves around hyper-seasonal, local California ingredients, where foraging plays a main part in the flavor profiles that he creates in his kitchen. Beginning his culinary career in 2004, CJ has starred in two seasons of Bravo’s Top Chef, won 2014 Top Chef Duels, and spent time cooking in many kitchens and across California. Now, Jacobson is a Chef Partner at Aba and _ma, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants concepts focused on Mediterranean-style cooking with a California influence.