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This is flavor at its highest level. Prime cuts, rich sauces, bold seasoning, and flawless technique come together to deliver depth, power, and precision on every plate. From the tomahawk steak to the seafood tower, every dish is a masterclass in quality, skill, and unapologetic flavor.
About the Chef
De’ Angelo Whitlow was a football player, U.S. Army veteran, and land development manager long before receiving classical training at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York, where he was awarded the prestigious Hustof Award. He was later developed by The Walt Disney Company, where discipline, storytelling, and precision became cornerstones of his craft.
About Us
D1 Culinary Group is a visionary hospitality brand founded by Chef De’ Angelo Whitlow. Built on the pillars of discipline, precision, and purpose, D1 is more than a culinary company—it’s a movement. Through bold flavors, immersive experiences, and strategic education, we deliver culinary excellence while using food as a tool to empower individuals, build legacy, and reshape communities.
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Core Values
E– Empowerment
We use food as a tool to unlock potential—in kitchens, classrooms, and communities.
N – Nobility
We lead with honor, purpose, and respect for our craft and culture.
D – Discipline
Precision, consistency, and excellence drive every move we make.
L – Legacy
We build for generations—through ownership, opportunity, and impact.
E – Elevation
We raise the bar—on flavor, service, branding, and vision.
S – Strategy
Every action is intentional. Every goal is backed by a plan.
S – Service
We serve people first—through hospitality, humanity, and heart.
Get to Know Us
How would you describe D1 Culinary Group?
D1 is a culinary force with a global mindset and community-driven heart. It’s a full-spectrum brand that fuses classic training with modern culture, business strategy with soulful storytelling, and fine dining with grassroots impact.
It’s where a steakhouse meets a classroom, where a podcast meets a farmers market, and where a vision becomes a legacy.
Who We Serve
• Aspiring Chefs & Culinary Students
Through training, mentorship, and access to resources.
• Hospitality Brands & Restaurants Through consulting, development, and kitchen solutions.
• Investors & Strategic Partners Through clear opportunities for impact and return.
• Communities in Need
By creating jobs, launching food systems, and building sustainable ecosystems.
• Consumers & Food Lovers Through bold products, private dining, and authentic storytelling.
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Why We Exist
D1 Culinary Group was born from a belief that food is more than fuel—it’s a foundation. We exist to disrupt cycles of limitation, create wealth where there was once struggle, and give people the tools to lead, grow, and transform their lives. We are here to make food an engine for purpose, ownership, and generational impact.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT: Let's Build
D1 is actively building relationships with strategic partners to engineer a multi-concept, community driven ecosystem designed to create jobs, expand ownership, and generational opportunity through the power of food. This system is designed to be scalable and adaptable- capable of being placed in any community, anywhere in the world.
• A state-of-the art Development Facility
• A fine-dining Steakhouse & Tasting Room
• Farmers Market
• Housing Facility
• Agricultural Training Programs
Hospitality & Etiqutte Facility
• A Shared Incubator Space for culinary entrepreneurs
This module will serve as a national model for culinary workforce development, food justice, economic growth, and legacy-building—cementing D1 as a generational brand with impact far beyond the kitchen.
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