Matt Annand is the Executive Chef at Prairie Bay Grill and Catering. His culinary expertise has allowed him to travel the globe, working as a chef in Germany, New York and California. Ask him why he returned to Brainerd to raise his family and he’ll say “it’s the community.” Not only did Matt return to the city he grew up in for its community, he embodies that spirit. Visit Brainerd and you’ll quickly learn that actions speak louder than words at Prairie Bay. For Matt and his partners, being a restaurateur means more than just running a business, it’s about buying local, fresh healthy ingredients and providing for your neighbors.