Chef Brandon Walker

Thank you @adamblackstone for showing me love @missjillscott concert. What a great performance you killed it, that suit though!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 thank you my love @babygirlrn for this amazing gift!! @adamblackstone if you are ever in Poughkeespie come through @essiesrestaurantpk. #thelegacyexperience #missjillscott #jillscott #chefbrandonwalker (at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqX53V3grtM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Allow me to reintroduce myself my name is Chef Brandon Walker!! I love food, I love creating with food, I love learning about food, I love the culture that surrounds food, more importantly I love to cook food. I’m from Brownsville BK STAND-UP!! I’m a son , a father, husband, and artist. It is my duty to provide you with an amazing and memorable food experience!!! If you know me, you know where to find me!! New year new look, new beginnings, new goals, new adventures through food. Thank you to all who support me and @essiesrestaurantpk I’m truly honored and grateful!!! Blessings to everyone!!! #chefbrandonwalker #essiesrestaurantpk (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqX4XZqgbM_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Community collaboration and giving back makes the community stronger!! Thank you @communitymatters2 for giving us and our Chef @chefbrandonwalker the opportunity to share his love of cooking with the young generation!! #Repost @communitymatters2 with @use.repost ・・・ Etiquette & Spice: Phase 1 We are proud to announce that our instructor for the cooking dynamics phase of our program will be Brandon Walker, the owner and Executive Chef of Essie's Restaurant. The students will learn from a local entrepreneur who has years of experience in culinary arts. We are looking forward to seeing them in the kitchen. Register your child today at communitymatters2.org. LIMITED SPOTS! @cityofpoughkeepsie @essiesrestaurantpk @poughkeepsiecityschooldistrict @stacey__nicole @chefbrandonwalker @hamar_homes (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co_MsKXLD2i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This year Essie would have been 109 years young she was a great cook, she had great faith, a beautiful smile, didn't take no mess, and she loved Pepsi !! We wish she could have been here to see what was created in her honor but her legacy lives on through us. We know she is looking down on us and keeping us in her loving arms. Happy Birthday Essie!!!!! #essiesrestaurantpk #chefbrandonwalker, #poughkeepsie Shout out to @the6footasian for the artwork!!! 💪🏾 (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co40NiXAQR3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you missed this short documentary about me click this link https://bit.ly/3k84RSY And register for Free!!! And here is the link to our doc https://bit.ly/3Iw1IFW Every registered user, rental, purchase, or membership helps HUDSY support artists like myself and helps them to further their mission to create deep and meaningful community connections through the power of storytelling. Instagram @hudsytv ; Facebook @hudsytv ; Tiktok: @hudsy,tv (there's a dot in this one) ; YouTube @hudsytv ; Linked In @hudsytv ; Twitter @HudsyTV (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/Coz127ILgNh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thank you @bardcollege for having me on the panel for MLK EVENT. I appreciate the opportunity. Shout out to the other panelist @seasoneddeliciousfoods @wegotthejuice845 (at Bard College) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cng80aYAsXV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s nice when your brother pulls up on you!! We have come a long way from apprenticeship to leadership!! Love you @therealstayfreshchef my guy!! #Repost @therealstayfreshchef with @use.repost ・・・ Pulled up on Bro @chefbrandonwalker at his spot in my hometown of Poughkeepsie, NY. This Man was the first brother I met at @theculinaryinstituteofamerica He showed me the ropes and introduced me to seafood in Fish Kitchen as he was the Fellow (Sous Chef) who the Chef instructor valued and confided in to teach new incoming students different fish filleting techniques and cooking applications. Together we formed the Culinary Market Brothers (CMB) and have been tight ever since. I’m so proud to see my brother owning and operating his Restaurant @essiesrestaurantpk I mean I just watched this Guy cook and put out a 20 top Dolo 😳 Yeah the CIA bred some real life Culinary Monsters and I’m honored to be standing next to one. At the end of the day, follow your dreams and don’t forget to follow up and follow through. You’ll be amazed at what you can do when you stick around for the follow through. Preparation is everything… presentation is everything else. 😉✊🏾🔋🙅🏾‍♂️🚫 #CMB123 #proud2bcia #TheBrotherhood #BlackCulinaryExcellence #BK2PK #ForThePure #StayFresh (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmxQ4PpghHs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Have you made your NYE plans yet? Don't know where you gonna go? Well let us make the decision for you, make your reservation today and join us @essiesrestaurantpk for this NYE Menu and for a surprise guest!!!! #NYE #essiesrestaurantpk #poughkepsie (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhKkTQrjyr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Have you made your NYE plans yet? Don't know where you gonna go? Well let us make the decision for you, make your reservation today and join us @essiesrestaurantpk for this NYE Menu and for a surprise guest!!!! #NYE #essiesrestaurantpk #poughkepsie (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhKLPIrusg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Just me and Andre Braugher chopping it up!! (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmStDhcrCMz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy National Jerk Day!! Less is more it’s the simple things in life that make you happy. In honor of National jerk day l made this sandwich with jerk chicken, garlic aioli, LTO, tamarind glaze, and hand cut potato wedges. #nationaljamaicanjerkday #jamaicanjerkday, #jamaicajerk, and #jerkday @gracefoods. (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkEFRjtgx8x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A little fall inspiration!!! (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjRTgA9A_cE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some more mussel and clam fun!!!’ #essiesrestaurantpk #chefbrandonwalker #Essie’srestaurant #poughkeepsie #poughkeepsieny #littleitalypk #littleitaly #food #buylocal (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgpTedJgmN9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thank you @radiotigman for the feature I really appreciate it!!! #Repost @radiotigman with @use.repost ・・・ Article I wrote up on @essiesrestaurantpk anniversary up at wpdh.com #wpdh #essiesrestaurantpk #6yearanniversary #poughkeepsieny #hudsonvalley (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgnSHa7A3Ry/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

There’s nothing like a bowl of Mussels and clams!! I‘m playing around with mussels and clams, you never know it might be on the menus soon!!! #essiesrestaurantpk #chefbrandonwalker #Essie’srestaurant #poughkeepsie #poughkeepsieny #littleitalypk #littleitaly #food #buylocal #farmtotable #chopped #choppedcontestant #hudsonvalley #bnlhospitality #craftedcocktails #restaurant #thinklocalfirst #bestrestauranthv #CurbsideCommunity_Poughkeepsie #CurbsideCommunity_Dutchesscounty #cookingsessionswithchefbrandonwalker #wafflesnwedges #burgers&beers #craftedcocktails #HudsonValleyFood #HudsonValleyFoodie #Foodie #Foodieofinstagram #InstagramFood (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgmer45AZLf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My restaurant turns six this year if you don’t know operating any business for six years is huge. That being said as I reflect nothing can really prepare you emotionally, physically, and mentally, when you decide to become a entrepreneur. There are a lot emotions and feelings that you feel when you take that leap. If you don’t know some of them are loneliness, accomplished, proud, nervous, scared, happy, worried, stressed. But what I noticed that remained constant was my passion for hospitality and cooking because no matter how hard the road gets and trust me the road will get hard. My passion for this thing called hospitality keeps me in line and of course the love and support of my partner @babygirlrn who really encourages me and reminds me of what we have built together and what I have done helps me to stay the course!! Cheers to six years @babygirlrn !! And to all the aspiring entrepreneurs out there take that leap you won’t regret it!!’ #essiesrestaurantpk #chefbrandonwalker #Essie’srestaurant #poughkeepsie #poughkeepsieny #littleitalypk #littleitaly #food #buylocal #farmtotable #chopped #choppedcontestant #hudsonvalley #bnlhospitality #craftedcocktails #restaurant #thinklocalfirst #bestrestauranthv #CurbsideCommunity_Poughkeepsie #CurbsideCommunity_Dutchesscounty #cookingsessionswithchefbrandonwalker #wafflesnwedges #burgers&beers #craftedcocktails #HudsonValleyFood #HudsonValleyFoodie #Foodie #Foodieofinstagram (at Essie's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgSIVLqgQw-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#Repost @cia_bcs with @make_repost ・・・ The time you all have been waiting for! BCS will be hosting a June Teenth celebration! We are excited to be parting up with @etasigmadelta_cia and @cia_sga to throw a wonderful event! On MONDAY June 20th, From 12-1 in Lower Level Marriott @chefbrandonwalker will be putting on an amazing demo! From 1-3, we will have a variety of food and educational resources for everyone to gain the knowledge about the wonderful June19th! Please come out and support! Lastly, if you would like to help with FOH or BOH for this event, please dm the @cia_bcs page for details! (at The Culinary Institute of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfBu7PIAvU9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=