Lynn's Chicago Pizza — Brandon Bruner

Chicago, Illinois · Pizzaiolo

BrandonBruner

Chef B Lite

Pizzaiolo. Co-owner. Creator of amazing foods. Professional beer drinker. Chicago's own culinary craftsman, bringing fire and flavor to every pie.

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Chef Brandon Bruner — Chef B Lite, Chicago Pizzaiolo
2008 Culinary
Grad

About the Chef

Born in Chicago.
Raised on Flavor.

Chef Brandon Bruner is a Chicago South Side native, father, and hospitality professional with nearly two decades of culinary experience. His journey from prep cook and line cook to executive chef, culinary director, and entrepreneur reflects a career defined by grit, growth, and a deep commitment to the craft.

Brandon is the founder and creative force behind Lynn's Chicago Pizza, Lynn's Pasta Company, and Aja Urban Italia — the passion project that reflects his long-term culinary vision. His style is globally inspired, technique-driven, and rooted in the belief that great food should create lasting memories.

From private dinners and pop-ups to restaurants and large-scale events, Brandon has built his career around delivering unforgettable guest experiences — cooking from scratch, working with quality ingredients, and transforming ideas into dishes that feel both personal and exciting.

20+
Yrs Experience
3
Concepts Founded
2008
CHIC Grad

Off the Clock

⛳ Golf 📚 Cookbooks 🏀 NBA Basketball

Culinary Influences

Inspired By
the Best.

01
Sean Brock
Southern roots, heritage ingredients, uncompromising craft
02
Nancy Silverton
Pizza mastery, Italian technique, artisan devotion
03
Scott Conant
Modern Italian, bold simplicity, precision execution
04
DeAndre Carter
Culinary creativity, culture-forward cooking

Philosophy & Ventures

Food That
Connects.

To create food, hospitality, and experiences that people truly connect with — globally inspired, technique-driven, and rooted in the belief that great food should create lasting memories.

Brandon's Concepts

Lynn's Chicago Pizza
Pizzeria · Co-Owner · Est. 2023
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Lynn's Pasta Company
Housemade Lasagna · Chicago
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Aja Urban Italia
Passion Project · Global Italian Vision
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The Restaurant

Lynn's
Chicago Pizza

Lynn's Chicago Pizza is where Brandon's craft lives. As co-owner and head pizzaiolo since February 2023, he's built a neighborhood destination rooted in authenticity, quality ingredients, and genuine Chicago soul.

Beyond the classic pizza program, the restaurant runs Lynn's Pasta Co. — a local-delivery lasagna concept offering Chicken Braised Lasagna and Lasagna Classica by the pan.

Also from Brandon's Kitchen

Lynn's Pasta Co. — Housemade lasagna, braised sauces, and scratch-made pasta rooted in Chicago South Side soul.

Lynn's Chicago Pizza

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In His Own Words

Pizzaiolo for Lynn's Chicago Pizza, professional beer drinker, creator of amazing foods.

— Brandon Bruner, Chef B Lite