Food and wine have a magical ability to unite friends in laughter and family in dialogue. an intrinsic quality that Matthew Babbage prides himself on as having as a chef for over 25 years.

As a professional chef, Babbage realizes that Americans are more knowledgeable about food than ever before. Whether they have traveled throughout the world, experimented with international cookbooks on the weekends, or just enjoyed a variety of restaurants, they have developed an international palette. Possessing the ability to mix, match, muse and create when it comes to satisfying the demand for delectable dishes and/or the next big new food trend requires more than just a culinary education and a few trips to the continent. It requires experience - the experience that Matthew has gleaned from his years of working in kitchens, growing vegetables and caring for livestock, selecting the best local ingredients, experimenting with spices, developing menus, selecting proper equipment, managing a staff, and more.

At World Café Live, Matthew has the opportunity to design food that tickles the taste buds, delights the senses and contributes to the lively, international atmosphere. A reporter recently wrote that like the musicians that perform at the venue, Babbage is also on stage every night while his audience samples his mixes. And it is those mixes that contribute to a celebration. a celebration of Matthew Babbage's food!