Travis Swikard began his journey alongside Daniel Boulud at the Michelin-starred Café Boulud.  After opening Boulud Sud as Executive Sous Chef, Travis subsequently was named Executive Chef of Boulud Sud where his childhood aspiration fully became a reality.  In 2019, after more than a decade in NYC, Swikard made the decision to move home to San Diego to open his first solo restaurant Callie. Callie was recognized in 2022 by Esquire and Rob Report as being one of the best new restaurants in America and received a Bib Gourmand and Plate by the Michelin Guide. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.