Matthew Basford

Head Chef

Matthew Basford serves as Executive Chef at Canoe in Atlanta's Vinings neighborhood, overseeing the restaurant's celebrated farm-to-table New American cuisine. Canoe has earned numerous accolades under its culinary leadership, including induction into Nation's Restaurant News 2005 Fine Dining Hall of Fame and recognition in Bon Appétit and The New York Times.

Compressed Watermelon Salad

What to Order

Compressed Watermelon Salad

A signature for good reason. honey-whipped goat cheese and blueberry-lavender vinaigrette make this the most distinctive starter on the menu.