Brian R. Feirstein is a Phoenix native. He attended the University of Arizona as a pre-med student on a full ride scholarship but his passion for food led him to pursue culinary school.

Feirstein graduated from the Scottsdale Culinary Institute with honors and perfect attendance. His dedication to the art of cooking was apparent in school and has continued with him throughout his career. His experience includes roles as Sous Chef at Renaissance Scottsdale Resort, Sous Chef at Savona in Gulph Mills, PA, Line Cook at A Different Pointe of View- Pointe Hilton At Tapatio Cliffs in Phoenix, and Pastry Chef/Line Cook at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Phoenix.

Feirstein is now the Executive Chef at Eddie V’s Edgewater Grill in Scottsdale. He lives in Gilbert with his new wife and his son an eight-month old black lab puppy.