Ricky Ade
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Born in Newport News, VA, Ricky fell in love with all things restaurant related when his high school had a student-run restaurant as a senior. After college, Ricky worked in his father’s restaurant (among others) in St Thomas USVI for over 5 years. Ricky joined Hootch & Banter as Executive Chef in December 2022 and previously worked at Summerhouse in North Bethesda and Firebirds in Leesburg.
Jeff Naylor
HEAD BARTENDER
Jeff ‘BITTER BAR’ Naylor is a Frederick native who has been working on Market Street for many years. He specializes in taking classic cocktails and giving them his very own personal twist. Jeff, a true master mixologist, has been with Hootch & Banter since the beginning and has transformed his 10 seats at his bar into a unique experience.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
RICKY ADE
Born in Newport News, VA, Ricky fell in love with all things restaurant related when his high school had a student-run restaurant as a senior. After college, Ricky worked in his father’s restaurant (among others) in St Thomas USVI for over 5 years. Ricky joined Hootch & Banter as Executive Chef in December 2022 and previously worked at Summerhouse in North Bethesda and Firebirds in Leesburg.
HEAD BARTENDER
JEFF NAYLOR
Jeff ‘BITTER BAR’ Naylor is a Frederick native who has been working on Market Street for many years. He specializes in taking classic cocktails and giving them his very own personal twist. Jeff, a true master mixologist, has been with Hootch & Banter since the beginning and has transformed his 10 seats at his bar into a unique experience.
