Our Team
Steve Kish
Proprietor
Steven Lusby
Executive Chef
Taste: Iron Chef 2011 Champion
Steven is a 4th generation culinary professional. He joined the 82 Queen team as a Sous Chef in 2006 and was promoted to Executive Chef in 2010. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Steven's cooking philosophy leans toward dishes that are reminiscent of home cooking while incorporating local, seasonal ingredients. He strongly supports the "farm to table" philosophy in his personal and professional cooking.
Steven holds the 2011 Taste: Iron Chef title. The competition, which is part of October's Taste of Charleston weekend, features two pairs of chefs competing in a heated head-to-head battle featuring secret ingredients - 2011's secret ingredients: Pumpkin and Chocolate.
Johnny Williams
General Manager
Johnny was born and educated in Charleston. A graduate of Trident Technical College, Johnny was hired by Joe Sliker when he was 18 years old. Johnny was promoted to the 82 Queen management team at the age of 21. In 2003 Johnny became the youngest general manager in the 25 year history of 82 Queen.
Williams supported 82 Queen's efforts to earn AAA Triple Diamond Award in 2003 & 2004. He positioned 82 Queen to receive Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for five consecutive years. Working with Maple Leaf Farms in 2001, Johnny was instrumental in 82 Queen being named Southeastern Restaurant of the Year.