Chef + Co-Owner | Henrietta Red

Julia Sullivan is the Chef and Co-Owner of Henrietta Red, a contemporary oyster bar and restaurant in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, she honed her skills at top New York restaurants like Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Per Se, and Franny’s before returning to her hometown to open Henrietta Red in 2017.  

The restaurant, known for its seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine, has received accolades from Bon Appétit, GQ, and was a James Beard Foundation semifinalist. Julia has been named one of the Best Young Chefs in America by Robb Report, one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs, and a Nominee in 2020 by the James Beard Foundation Awards.  

Active in the culinary community, Julia is the President of the board of Oyster South, furthering her dedication to sustainable seafood practices and supporting coastal communities and oyster farmers.