Mark Bitterman

A salt fanatic since his first bite of a juicy salt-studded steak at a truck stop in France, Mark Bitterman has traveled the globe for over 25 years in search of flavor. His four books include the James Beard Award winning Salted, and the best-selling Salt Block Cooking. Mark has been featured inthe New York Times and countless other media, and taught at The Smithsonian and elsewhere around the world. Today, as CEO of Bitterman Salt Co. and owner of The Meadow retail shops in Portland Oregon and New York City, Mark pursues his mission to bring flavor to life.