Geoff graduated from Georgetown University from 1995 with a degree in theology. He then went on to graduate first in his class at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Geoff opened his popular DC restaurant Chef Geoff's in 2000, and Chef Geoff's downtown in 2002, both before he had reached the age of 30. Geoff is also the co-author of the New York Times Best Seller Baby Love which helps parents create healthy, easy, and delicious meals for babies and toddlers. Geoff is also active in the DC community as an active participant in Little League and several other nonprofits.

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