Justin Sutherland is a nationally-recognized cooking celebrity, chef, and entrepreneur who is the Emmy Award–winning producer and host of Taste the Culture (TBS, TNT), the co-host of the nationally-syndicated Fast Foodies (TruTV), an Iron Chef winner, and a contestant on Top Chef (season 16) and Guy Fieri's "Tournament of Champions." Justin is a successful entrepreneur who runs multiple restaurants in the Twin Cities, including the acclaimed pig-centric Southern restaurant, Handsome Hog, is the culinary consultant for Allianz Field, home of the MLS's Minnesota United, and also has a line of spices sold locally in grocery chains in the Upper Midwest, as well as signature whiskey blend with Tattersall Distilling. He is active in the social justice community and is the co-owner of Hybrid Nation, a socially-conscious streetwear and lifestyle brand that promotes the importance of diversity and social equality, and is active in many Twin Cities philanthropic efforts, raising funds and donations for hospitality workers affected by the pandemic through The North Stands, MN Central Kitchen, and also as a board member the Inner City Ducks.
