Brendan Sodikoff is the Founder, CEO and Creative Director of Hogsalt, a Chicago-based restaurant group. The rapidly growing company spans 14 concepts and 15 locations, each with a distinct culinary voice, style and identity. Hogsalt’s impact over the past half-decade has elevated Sodikoff to the ranks of Chicago Magazine’s “100 Most Powerful People in Chicago,” as well as Crain’s “40 Under 40.”  
 
Beginning at the age of fifteen, Sodikoff developed his craft in the kitchen, moving from modest beginnings in his California hometown to studying under Chef Martin Woesle at Mille Fleurs to cooking in some of the most celebrated restaurants on two continents. After graduating from a culinary program at the Ecole Ritz Escoffier in Paris, he worked with industry luminaries at Lucas Carton, Alain Ducasse and Eugenie-les-Bains in France, and The French Laundry, Per Se, Chez Panisse and Alain Ducasse New York— all Michelin-starred establishments. Following his international experiences in fine dining, Sodikoff worked for Richard Melman of Lettuce Entertain You as a Chef of New Concept Development. After extensive training with world-renowned chefs and restaurateurs, Sodikoff was ready to launch his first restaurant. 

​Today, Hogsalt Hospitality includes the following nationally acclaimed establishments: 4 Charles Prime Rib, Au Cheval Diner®, Bavette’s®, Doughnut Vault®, Gilt Bar, Green Street Smoked Meats, High Five Ramen®, Sawada Coffee, Small Cheval, and Trivoli Tavern. For more information on Hogsalt Hospitality, visit www.hogsalt.com.