A native of Brandon, Vermont, Adam Young began his culinary journey washing dishes at a local inn and working on a dairy farm. A graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, Adam gained early experience under French Master Chef René Bajeux and Olympic Chef Joe Faria. His career reached new heights at Ocean House Hotel & Resort before he opened Sift Bake Shop in 2016, followed by Young Buns Doughnuts in 2020 and Sift Niantic in 2022. In 2018, Adam was crowned Food Network’s Best Baker in America and was named Best Pastry Chef in Connecticut in 2019. He continues to expand his culinary ventures, including Mix Restaurant & Rooftop and A.T.Y. Bar & Bonbons, his chocolate shop and dessert bar. In addition to his many accolades, Adam is a published author and a respected television personality, frequently appearing as a guest judge on popular baking shows.