WILL STEPHENSON

Peppervine’s new chef de cuisine comes from Artisanal, the Banner Elk farm-to-table restaurant owned by the same team

- TAYLOR BOWLER

Age: 28

Relationship status: Girlfriend of six years

Hometown: Brevard

Currently lives: Plaza Midwood

Currently reading: Bon Appétit

Favorite sports team: Chelsea Football Club

What’s the most surprising thing about you? I ride a unicycle. My dad used to do it, too. I have a 5-foot tall one and a mountain one I ride in Boone.

What single ingredient do you always have on hand? Fresh thyme or sherry vinegar.

What’s one recipe you nail every time? I make a really nice bouillabaisse.