Jon Bonnell

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Jon Bonnell is an American chef specializing in Texan cuisine.[1] He is known for using Texan ingredients on his menus,[2] including game.[3]

Education

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Bonnell graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1994.[4]

Career

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Bonnell is the owner of Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine, and Waters, Bonnell's Coastal Cuisine.[5][6] He also opened the Buffalo Brothers gastropub.[7][8]

He is the owner of Jon's Grille,[9] which was founded by Jon Meyerson.[10][11]

In 2012, Bonnell participated in a boycott of Dr Pepper products after the company purchased the rights to Dublin Dr Pepper and discontinued the drink.[12] In 2018, he released a line of taco seasoning.[13]

He published Carry Out, Carry On: A Year in the Life of a Texas Chef, about his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] In 2021, he received Fort Worth mayor Betsy Price presented Bonnell with a certificate recognizing his service to the community during the pandemic.[15]

Personal life

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Bonnell and his wife have two children. He has ADHD.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Blaskovich, Sarah (2024-11-14). "No Michelin star, no problem: 7 classic North Texas restaurants we love". Dallas News. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  2. ^ Ratigan, Erin (2025-04-30). "The Dish: Fine dining in the Fort". Fort Worth Report. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  3. ^ Dabney, Courtney (2024-01-16). "Texas Wild Game Chef Jon Bonnell Dishes Up His Expertise On How to Prepare Sandhill Crane". PaperCity Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  4. ^ "How to be a grill master: Expert advice from chef Jon Bonnell, BS'94". Vanderbilt University. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  5. ^ Strickland, Robert (2013-04-23). "Take a Look Inside Jon Bonnell's New Restaurant, Waters". Eater Dallas. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  6. ^ "Restaurant Spotlight: Waters Restaurant". Wine Spectator. Archived from the original on 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  7. ^ Mayhew, Malcolm (2025-04-29). "Jon Bonnell". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  8. ^ Kennedy, Bud. "After 44 years, landmark TCU-area bar is out; Buffalo wings are in". Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
  9. ^ ReporterSep. 26, Sarah BlaskovichSenior Food; read, 2022|Published 8:00 a m |3 min (2022-09-26). "First look: Burger joint Jon's Grille is now open in Fort Worth". Dallas News. Retrieved 2025-10-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ Kendall, Brian (2022-01-07). "Chef Jon Bonnell to Reopen Legendary Jon's Grille in Honor of Friend Meyerson". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  11. ^ Mayhew, Malcolm (2022-08-31). "Chef Jon Bonnell Resurrects Jon's Grille as Tribute to Late Friend". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  12. ^ Heinz • •, Frank (2012-01-13). "Chef Jon Bonnell Joins Dr Pepper Boycott". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  13. ^ Magazine, D. (2018-05-30). "The Localist: Chef Jon Bonnell's Red Dirt Rub Taco Seasoning". D Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  14. ^ Lopez, Danielle (2021-10-18). "A Fort Worth Chef Chronicles the Pandemic Lockdown Through a Restaurant Industry Lens". Texas Highways. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  15. ^ Calimbahin, Samantha (2021-05-04). "Jon Bonnell Thought He Was Attending a Party for Mayor Price. Turned Out, the Party Was for Him". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  16. ^ Gleaves, Spray (2014-01-22). "The Most Loved Chef in Fort Worth". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-01.