After taking her talents to Central America for seven years, Executive Chef Lynette “LBEE” Bushey is excited to bring her acclaimed experience with Latin and global cuisine back to her native Pittsburgh. With a focus on authentic flavors and local ingredients, her menu features traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern flair. Chef LBEE is a self-taught chef who draws her influences from the renowned chef Susan Feniger of Street Restaurant in Los Angeles and esteemed chef Roger Thomas of Ohio.

Before taking the helm at Verde, Chef LBEE served for six years as Executive Chef of the world famous Pelican Eyes resort in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. There she supervised operations of two restaurants and executed countless special events at a 70-room luxury resort. Prior to her time in Central America, Chef LBEE brought her talents to the acclaimed Carlyle Restaurant in Portland, Oregon, and to the Sundance Grill in Kennewick, Washington.

Chef LBEE can be reached at chef@verdepgh.com.