Lukas Dow

Lukas Dow, the co-founder of Judy's Bay (originally known as Judy's BBQ), is a chef and restaurateur with a diverse background in food and cuisine. Here are some key points about him:

Early Life and Influences

• Dow grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was heavily influenced by his childhood experiences fishing with his grandfather and cooking with his mother and grandmother, Judy, around the New England coastline.12

Culinary Career

• He started his culinary career at his uncle's restaurant, working on the fry station. He later worked in French fine dining at L’Espalier and then joined the team at Mei Mei, a family-owned restaurant run by Irene and Margaret Li.1
• In 2018, Dow and his wife, Kim Vo, began hosting Asian-inspired barbecue pop-ups called Judy’s BBQ in friends' backyards and empty restaurant kitchens. During the pandemic, Dow worked at Movement Ground Farm in Rhode Island, foraging for seafood.12

Judy's Bay

• In November 2021, Dow and Vo opened Judy’s Bay in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The restaurant is a New England-themed izakaya that emphasizes local seafood, whole fish utilization, and sustainable fishing practices. The menu combines New England-sourced seafood with traditional Asian cooking methods.12

Other Interests

• Apart from his culinary career, Dow is also known as the songwriter and rapper LuDow and is a founding board member of the Cambridge Hip Hop Collective.2

Lukas Dow's journey reflects a strong connection to his local environment, family traditions, and a passion for innovative and sustainable cuisine.