Clayton Chapman is the chef and owner of The Grey Plume restaurant. Opening the doors in 2010, The Grey Plume was deemed the “Greenest Restaurant in the Country." With a purposive menu and progressive initiatives, it has become a cornerstone for the local food movement. Clayton’s determined vision for a responsible yet daring foodprint has grown into Provisions by The Grey Plume, an artisan grocery creating delicious, house made edibles. Clayton is a five time nominee by the James Beard Foundation and is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago.