He Wasn't Allowed to Touch the Stove Growing Up. Now Chef Anthony Jones Runs Marcus DC. Ā
Podcast: In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike MendelsohnPublished On: Tue Aug 18 2026
Description: Chef Anthony Jones grew up on the Chesapeake ā crabbing, fishing, shucking corn with family ā but there was one rule in the house: stay off the stove. Now he's running the kitchen at Marcus DC, serving up a crab rice that's become the stuff of local legend, and holding his own on Season 23 of Top Chef. Anthony sits down with Chef Spike Mendelsohn to talk about the mentor who shaped him, the dish that almost sent him home, and what it actually takes to build a career on your own terms. DMV proud, top to bottom. Listen & Connect With Us Here: https://www.intheweedspod.com/itw-linksWe have teamed up with Odd Chef for an official merch collab! Check it out here and get 10% off your order with code INTHEWEEDS10.šļøšļø In The Weeds Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Events DC is the official convention and sports authority for the District and a key player in making some of DCās most exciting events and experiences happen. From world-class sports to cultural festivals and everything in between, they help power the energy of the city. Visit eventsdc.com to see what they are cooking up!DC Central Kitchen is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. The organization provides hands-on culinary job training for individuals facing high barriers to employment while creating living wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified food where it is most needed. To learn more, please visit dccentralkitchen.org
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