BLUE ATLAS

Blue Atlas focuses on globally inspired dishes which are meant to be shared with friends and family as is the tradition in many cultures around the world. The restaurant was first conceptualized when owner, Rachel Best, spent two years living in the Republic of Cameroon in Central Africa. Upon her return to the US, Rachel moved back to Boulder, CO and got a culinary certificate at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. During her time in Boulder she was the Executive Chef of the acclaimed Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant for 5 years where she was highlighted in Vegetarian Times and named one of Zagat's "Top 30 Under 30 Chefs." It was here that she met her now husband & business partner, Ben, who was the Sous Chef of a community staple, Brasserie 1010. He expanded on his classic French background and developed contemporary techniques with Next in Chicago as well as Brenner Pass & Lemaire in Richmond. Blue Atlas is the marriage between Rachel's world travels and Ben's classical..

Primary location: Richmond United States