Jamie Leeds is one of DC’s most highly recognized chefs and restaurateurs, with her wildly successful restaurants, her very active role in the community & her 30+ years in culinary world of NYC & DC.

In 2005, she coined "Urban Beach Food'" when she opened Hank’s Oyster Bar. Now, after opening 4 more restaurants and a cocktail bar, she shares with us the secret ingredients to her incredible restaurant group: positivity, creativity and empowerment. Oh, and don’t forget the dash of tough love, of cou