07/16/2026
Meet Chef Paul. π€
Raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Paul grew up in the dining room and the kitchen of the Blair House β the historic restaurant his family ran β learning every station before he was old enough to drive. A detour into professional bike racing took him across Europe for three years, but the kitchen called him home.
His culinary journey took root in Austin at the five-star La MansiΓ³n del RΓo before a move to Portland, Oregon, where he found his voice β building seasonal menus and memorable guest experiences hand-in-hand with local farmers and purveyors. A decade in the Pacific Northwest led him to Philadelphia and the kitchens of acclaimed restaurateur Stephen Starr, spanning five concepts including Parc, Alma de Cuba, Washington Square, Pod, and the Michelin-starred Le Coucou. In 2019, he brought his family β and his expertise β to Atlanta, leading the kitchens at Barcelona Wine Bar, King + Duke, Ecco Buckhead, and The Americano by Scott Conant.
Now, he brings all of it to the table at Mission + Market. We couldnβt be more thrilled to have him. β¨