Career
In 2010, Lightner was named one of the "Best New Chefs in America" by Food & Wine. Lightner was born in Norfolk, Nebraska in 1980. He trained at Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark until 2009, before moving back to the United States.
In 2010, Lightner was named one of the "Best New Chefs in America" by Food & Wine. Lightner was born in Norfolk, Nebraska in 1980. He trained at Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark until 2009, before moving back to the United States.