Executive Chef Aaron Daniels
Barcelona Cathedral Heights
As a former athlete, Chef Aaron Daniels has always been fascinated by the nutrition of food and passionate about genuine, fresh ingredients. This fascination led him to Johnson & Wales, where he double majored in Nutrition & Culinary Arts. After graduating, he spent years on a vineyard — working from bud break to bottling. Before settling in DC, Chef Aaron worked in New York City at acclaimed restaurants such as Saju Bistro, Zoya Uptown, and Tocqueville while spending Sundays with local farmers at the Green Market of Union Square. Once Chef Aaron arrived in DC, he worked at Clydes, Mintwood Place, and Convivial. Now, as Executive Chef of Barcelona Wine Bar in Cathedral Heights, Chef Aaron’s menu has two main focuses — letting each ingredient shine and making food that makes his guests feel good. From the magic of roasting to dishes with little intervention — each tapa takes its elements to new heights.
