Raised in Youngstown, Ohio until the young age of 18. Chef Dix (Justin Dixon) has always carried a passion for food close in his heart. He was exposed early on to food through his mother. It's was bacon, eggs, grits and Luther Vandross every morning in his home growing up. Coming from a long line a male cooks within his family, he grew up watching not only his mother but his father also whip culinary cuisine. One of his favorite things to watch on TV as a kid was the short "Mr. Food" cooking showcases on the local news channel. Go to www.ChefDix.com for more on Chef Dix