Chef Don Wilson
World Renowned Chef and Restauranteur
With more than two decades of culinary experience, Chef Donald Wilson is the vision behind Landon’s Restaurant & Bar. He pictured an establishment “where food meets friends” in a familiar and warm-spirited atmosphere, complemented by an elegant modish facade. Landon’s brings affordable 4-Star cuisine to a community that appreciates the highest quality in all aspects of life.
Chef Donald first fell in love with food preparation as a teenager while working at Little Rock, Arkansas’ famed LaScala & The Afterthought Restaurant. Although Chef Donald began his career as a dishwasher at this infamous establishment, in just two years he quickly moved up the ranks to Chef de Cuisine. During the next three years he was recognized for numerous award-winning dishes and that style and quality has transferred to Landon’s.
After consistent encouragement from his wife Theda, Chef Donald’s next objective was to tackle the rigors of a formal culinary arts education as a student at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America located in Hyde Park, New York.
Upon completing his formal training, this star on the rise honed his culinary skills in the kitchens of some of Atlanta’s most reputed restaurants including Anthony’s, The Vining’s Club, and the Peasant Uptown. Throughout his professional training, Chef Donald became ardently intrigued with the flavors of the world. Today, his experimentation with intercontinental cuisine has created an industry niche.
