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Rob Rubba is the chef and founding partner of MICHELIN-starred Oyster Oyster in Washington, D.C. A James Beard Outstanding Chef (2023) and one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs (2022), Rob brings over 20 years of experience to his work. A passionate vegetarian and sustainability advocate, he's created a plant-forward, zero-waste dining experience that highlights Mid-Atlantic ingredients, earning national and international acclaim for his innovative approach and deep commitment to responsible sourcing.
In this episode, Rob joins Steve to discuss how working in diverse environments helped him build a wide range of skills, the inspiration behind opening a vegetarian restaurant and the challenges and triumphs along the way, and how he's redefining sustainability—both in terms of environmental impact and employee well-being.
Thank you to The Study at University City for allowing us to use the space to film this episode.
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Rob Rubba is the chef and founding partner of MICHELIN-starred Oyster Oyster in Washington, D.C. A James Beard Outstanding Chef (2023) and one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs (2022), Rob brings over 20 years of experience to his work. A passionate vegetarian and sustainability advocate, he's created a plant-forward, zero-waste dining experience that highlights Mid-Atlantic ingredients, earning national and international acclaim for his innovative approach and deep commitment to responsible sourcing.
In this episode, Rob joins Steve to discuss how working in diverse environments helped him build a wide range of skills, the inspiration behind opening a vegetarian restaurant and the challenges and triumphs along the way, and how he's redefining sustainability—both in terms of environmental impact and employee well-being.
Thank you to The Study at University City for allowing us to use the space to film this episode.

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