Brandon Bruner

Chef Brandon Bruner is the visionary behind Lynn’s Chicago Pizza and Aja, Urban Italian (a monthly dinner series), bringing bold flavors and creative storytelling to Chicago’s South Side. With over 16 years of culinary experience across the nation, he has honed his craft in diverse kitchens, developing a deep passion for hospitality, quality ingredients, and innovative menu creation. At Lynn’s Chicago Pizza, he and his partner, Lynn, have built a neighborhood staple known for handcrafted pizzas, pastas and thoughtful, ingredient-driven dishes. Through Aja, Urban Italian, they are redefining Italian cuisine with curated dinners and a future brick-and-mortar concept that blends tradition with urban influence. With his eyes on a James Beard nomination, Brandon is developing Lynn’s Chicago Pizza into a scalable brand, while building a brand rooted in community, creativity and excellence. He continues to push culinary boundaries through engaging events, elevated dining experiences and an unwavering commitment to great food.