Union Square Restaurant

Meet the Chef

Chef Banks White has extensive experience at Michelin-starred restaurants has instilled in him the finer touches and finesse that comprise high-quality dining. He is adept at utilizing simple techniques to make food stand out and was awarded, as the Executive Chef of FIVE, the distinction of Michelin Bib Gourmand. Chef White comes from Northern California where he deepened his appreciation for using local, organic products and the importance of working with local farmers. He pursued his passion for cooking and culture with extensive visits to Thailand, the Philippines, Hong Kong Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Born and raised in Texas, Banks' journey with food started at the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont where he learned classical French techniques and developed a keen appreciation for sustainability movement.