Meriwether-Godsey Chef Profiles
Rebecca Cunningham, Executive ChefMeriwether Godsey at Sidwell Friends
About Me:My Grandmother used all of her senses when she cooked and it was at her side that I fell in love with the kitchen. She would measure with a tea cup, the palm of her hand, or a pinch and time a roast or a pie to perfection by her sense of smell. As an adult I pursued my cooking career under the very gifted Yannick Cam in Washington, DC, along with his Sous Chef, Peter Gaylor, who would later become my husband. In 1981 Peter and I opened our own restaurant in Lyme, NH. D’Artagnan was our focus for 14 years before we returned to the Washington area with our (then) young daughter, Nicole, to be close to family.
I became a demo chef for William Sonoma, and then worked with Whole Foods Market as a regional trainer, where I learned much about all natural and organic foods. The opportunity to work at Sidwell Friends has been the culmination of my experience. I was chef at Sidwell Friends when Meriwether Godsey began contracting there in 2007.
Why I love Cooking...
I love that food nourishes both body & soul, and it makes me so happy when people enjoy themselves. I also appreciate the science of cooking.
Mozzarella, Tomato, Haricot Vert & Basil Salad

Robin Menard, Director of Dining
Meriwether Godsey at Sidwell Friends
About Me:
My involvement with food has been an ongoing journey for as long as I can remember. My food experiences on Nantucket Island from 1982 until 1998 included bussing tables, waitressing, dining room manager, and cooking professionally. All of this culminated as I was chef/owner of The Pines Restaurant (Nantucket) for almost 10 years.
I have been with Meriwether Godsey since 1994, most recently as the Director of Dining Services at Sidwell Friends School. The over 1100 taste buds to satisfy on a daily bases is a challenge I love and embrace. Surrounded by a diverse and talented team of people, we meet this challenge with nutrition, sustainability and fun in mind on a daily bases.
Why I love Cooking...
Experimenting with people’s taste buds!
Four Cheese Macaroni
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