Bistro Bios

David Everett

Executive Chef & Owner

David is the driving culinary force behind The Blue Talon Bistro.  His passion for simply presented comfort food and great local product keeps him working on new menu ideas and presentations.  You can see David's full bio here.

• Town where you grew up: Melbourne, Florida
• Favorite dish: Calves Liver
• Favorite musical act/performer: Bob Dylan
• Favorite sports team/figure: Rafa Nadal
• Hobby you wish you had time for: Surfing
• Best place you've lived (other than Williamsburg): Boulder, Colorado
• One thing people should know about you: Secret identity as a cabinet maker
• Favorite pet: Maisy - Golden Doodle
• Favorite junk food: Necco Wafers
• Favorite wine: Burgundy
• Favorite movie: Pulp Fiction

Scott Hoyland

Chef de Cuisine

Scott has enjoyed a distinguished career as an Executive Chef in more than one city, including New Orleans and Jacksonville. Scott worked alongside David earlier in his career in Washington D.C. after an injury ended his career as a professional hockey player.

• Town where you grew up: Hyattsville, Maryland
• Favorite dish: Pied de Cochon (Pig's Trotter)
• Favorite musical act/performer: Bob Dylan
• Favorite sports team/figure: Washington Capitols
• Hobby you wish you had time for: Home improvement
• Best place you've lived (other than Williamsburg): St. Augustine/Jacksonville, Florida
• One thing people should know about you: 30% of torso covered in tattoos
• Favorite pet: Dogs
• Favorite junk food: Mexican take-out
• Favorite wine: Semillon
• Favorite movie: Devil's Rejects

Carter Sheldon

Sous Chef

Carter came to us over 1 1/2 years ago and took up the role of A.M. Sous Chef. That position makes Carter responsible for an amazing amount of the food you enjoy when you visit us, whether for Lunch or Dinner. The next time you stop in for coffee, remember that he got here hours before and will be here until the evening, all to be sure that you can enjoy consistent Blue Talon quality. Thank you Carter!

• Town where you grew up: Williamsburg
• Favorite dish: Brasied Beef
• Favorite musical act/performer:
• Favorite sports team/figure: VT Hokies
• Hobby you wish you had time for: Golf
• Best place you've lived (other than Williamsburg): Radford
• One thing people should know about you: "My family is the greatest thing in my life!"
• Favorite pet: Boochie (first dog)
• Favorite junk food: Candy
• Favorite movie: Any National Lampoon Vacation movie

Byron Kelly

Pastry Chef

• Town where you grew up: Newport News
• Favorite dish: Steak Frites
• Favorite musical act/performer: Dave Matthews Band
• Favorite sports team/figure: Miami Heat (since when, Byron?)
• Hobby you wish you had time for: Surfing & Guitar
• Best place you've lived (other than Williamsburg): Virginia Beach
• One thing people should know about you: Obsessed with Knives (in a good way!)
• Favorite pet: "Fatty", my rotweiler
• Favorite junk food: Maple Nut Goodies
• Favorite wine: Syrah
• Favorite movie: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

Adam Steely

General Manager & Owner

Adam's passion for wine keeps him searching for ever better values and better wine events. You will find Adam in the dining room or behind the bar daily.  You can find out more about Adam here.

• Town where you grew up: Syria, Virginia
• Favorite dish: Blackened salmon
• Favorite musical act/performer: Dire Straits
• Favorite sports team/figure: New York Yankees
• Hobby you wish you had time for: Hiking/camping
• Best place you've lived (other than Williamsburg): Charlottesville, Virginia
• One thing people should know about you: Dangerously good at backgammon
• Favorite pet: Holly Golightly - Jack Russell terrier
• Favorite junk food: Bugles or Suzy-Q's
• Favorite wine: Yes
• Favorite movie: Casablanca

Geri Butler

Bistro Manager

• Town where you grew up: Warren, Michigan
• Favorite dish: Pot Roast
• Favorite musical act/performer: Toby Keith
• Favorite sports team/figure: Detroit Tigers
• Hobby you wish you had time for: Ball Room Dancing
• Best place you've lived (other than Williamsburg): Huntsville, Alabama
• One thing people should know about you: I Love Love to Cook!
• Favorite pet: "Mitsi" My Poodle when I was 12
• Favorite junk food: Pizza
• Favorite wine: Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
• Favorite movie: My Best Friend's Wedding

Amber Hatfield

Bistro Manager

 Amber Hatfield

• Town where you grew up: Franklin, Virginia
• Favorite dish: Macaroni Gratin
• Favorite musical act/performer: Brandi Carlile
• Favorite sports team/figure: New York Yankees
• Hobby you wish you had time for: Learning to play the guitar
• Best place you've lived (other than Williamsburg): Saratoga Springs, New York
• One thing people should know about you: I can drive a tractor better than I can drive a car.
• Favorite pet: Twin cats, Finn and Furb
• Favorite junk food: Cheetos
• Favorite wine: The one in my glass
• Favorite movie: Mary Poppins