We keep it absolutely real in my conversation with Xavier Jones. He has been powerful force in the restaurant industry in Western Massachusetts and beyond for two decades. He's seen great success, devastating failures - and amid it all - he has only strengthened his faith in God and in his path. I hope you'll enjoy this episode that sheds new light into Xavier's story and his passion for life. Oh, and by the way, did we mention he's opening a new restaurant, which will undoubtedly serve as a vibrant centerpiece to a revitalizing town of Adams in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.

Xavier is originally from Philadelphia and trained at Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in Pittsburgh. His past work experience includes the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, MA where he gained experience in New England and French cooking.

He worked as a Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef at:

I bring my love of food and people to all that I do.