JOHN PERKINS Chef/Owner, Juniper
John Perkins is making serious waves on the competitive St. Louis foodie scene with his wildly popular Southern-style eatery, Juniper. With a dash of tradition and a sprinkle of soul, his passion for all things local resonates just as strongly in his wardrobe as it does his restaurant. One will rarely find Perkins without his staples: Baldwin jeans (from the Kansas City brand available at East + West), darkframed glasses and sneakers (preferably in red or blue) by Billy Reid. In the restaurant’s earlier days, Perkins spent his time exclusively in the kitchen, but the instant popularity of Juniper’s focused menu has driven the talented chef/owner to engage more with customers in the front of the house (when he’s not making time for his brood of five at home). Lucky for Perkins, his natural sense of style and penchant for vintage classics fit right in at his hip, rustic establishment, making his image as welcoming as his menu offerings.
THE LOOK:
East + West hat, Shades of Grey jacket, Banana Republic shirt, J. Crew tie, Baldwin jeans, Ray-Ban glasses and K-Swiss shoes. Knoll Womb ottoman courtesy of Centro.