Elijah Pointer leads our server and bartender team, with over fifteen years of experience in the hospitality industry. A graduate of California State University Los Angeles, Elijah traveled extensively throughout Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Peru. Elijah is a strong supporter of workplace ethics and has a deep commitment to the health of the planet and all that inhabit it. Elijah is a leader in sustainability and organic living and has volunteered on farms and learned the many ways that we can live and thrive nurturing the planet through food production. Elijah is a strong believer in communications and building and fostering teams that convey our values and commitment to Blend 111 goals.

Blend 111 Sous Chef, Brian Williams brings his years of culinary expertise to our Latin and European inspired plates. A graduate of La Academia de Cuisine, Brian has spent the last five years at Restaurant Eve, Pluma and the Tasting Room honing his cooking and leadership skills. Well versed in classic French cuisine, modern pastry dishes and authentic flavors, Brian has a passion for local ingredients. Fueled by his culinary passion, Brian experiments with an array of quality ingredients, culinary techniques, and styles to hone his cooking skills. Brian brings global influences that were integral to his training to Blend 111 tables. He draws inspiration from the environment, the cultural diversity of the region and local markets.

Vienna resident Marion Lancial, Head Pastry Chef, brings her creative designs to Blend 111 tables. She enjoys creating regional specialties that evoke specific tastes and flavors. Originally from Normandy France, Marion is passionate about food and respectful of using organic and seasonal products. She is constantly exploring new flavor profiles and ingredients to create new desserts that compliment Blend 111’s food and wine program. Prior to Blend 111, Marion spent time with La Table d’Alex in France before relocating to the northern Virginia region. Marion also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Management from EAC, Paris and a Master’s of Music in piano.