Magic Manny Bistro is a high-end food truck that offers healthy and fresh alternatives, including homemade smoothies, kabobs, salads, and bowls.

Gary Burke, General Manager

Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Gary Burke has always been involved in the hospitality industry. Working in hotel management in Ireland, Boston, Canada, and the Virgin Islands, Gary worked his way to being the General Manager of multiple hotels. Most recently serving as the GM of the Beacon Hotel in Downtown D.C., Gary met Manny and the two of them decided to start Magic Manny Bistro.

Edgar Melendez, Executive Chef

Born in El Salvador and raised in Washington DC, Chef Edgar Melendez has always loved cooking and grew up around food; both of his parents and sister worked in restaurants in the DMV area. His father worked over 35 years in a Italian Restaurant, while his mother and sister worked in tex- mex cuisine. Edgar climbed the restaurant ladder from Busser in El Tamarindo to the Kitchen Manager at Busboy and Poets, later becoming the Executive Chef for Capital Hotels. Edgar joined forces with Gary Burke to create a menu filled with homemade, fresh ingredients that highlight his years of culinary skills.