Some would say Chef Tim Lipman’s purpose in life is etched in his genes. Growing up, he watched his grandmother grow gardens full of vegetables and tend to livestock in their central Florida town. Her Southern-Italian influence, mixed with an affinity for Southern American cuisine, shines through today in the Lipman restaurant brand.

Upon graduation from the Florida Culinary Institute, Lipman worked for the Little Moir’s brand in Jupiter, Florida, and through vision and hard work, eventually transitioned to executive chef of Leftovers Café. As he continued to refine his palate, he knew it was time to become his own boss.

In 2012, Lipman and wife Jenny opened Coolinary and have been serving honest, fresh, simple, and refined cuisine to the Palm Beach Gardens community ever since. Within its warm and inviting space designed as a place for friends and family to gather, the American contemporary restaurant serves up soulful items and inventive retro fare alongside its immersive bar, The Parched Pig, where beverage, food, and comfort meet. Accolades include “Best New Restaurant” and “Best Chef” by the Palm Beach Post and one of the “10 Best Chefs in Palm Beach County” by Palm Beach Illustrated, and Coolinary was featured on the national Cooking Channel show, Emeril’s Florida, and Food Network’s Diners Drive-ins and Dives.

Nearly every day when not spending time with wife Jenny and son Ollie, Lipman can be found in his open kitchen making ample use of seasonal ingredients while focusing on responsible, local farming.