Chef Damaris Phillips brings a distinctly Southern perspective to food, combining Kentucky roots, humor and a genuine love of gathering people around the table. The Louisville native became a familiar face on the Food Network after winning Food Network Star in 2013 and has since appeared across the network in shows including Guy’s Grocery Games, 24 in 24, Beat Bobby Flay and others.
Beyond television, Phillips has built a career around making food approachable and fun while celebrating the connections that happen over a shared meal. She also co-hosts the podcast That’s Fine, with fellow chef and longtime friend Nikki Dinki, where the pair talk about creating a life that feels meaningful, joyful and worth celebrating.
During Park City Song Summit, chef Phillips and My Morning Jacket drummer Patrick Hallahan hosted one of the most memorable culinary experiences, “A Celebration of Kentucky Summers.” The event was an intimate Supper Club dinner at Le Depot Brasserie. The four-course meal celebrated the connection between Southern food, music and memories, with each course inspired by a My Morning Jacket song…