Nahid Ahmed

Chef & Founder

Nahid Ahmed is the Founder and Executive Chef at Luthun, a progressive American eatery in the East Village. Originally from England, Chef Nahid spent his early years traveling around the world and embracing his Indian Bengali heritage. Believing that food should create a lasting memory, his cuisine reflects these international travels and focuses on bringing his diners on a surprising and delightful journey to the places that informed his childhood. An avid soccer player, Chef Nahid got into cooking when a career-ending injury sent him home. At the time, Chef was unsure of what the next phase of his life would bring and he ended up following a few close friends to cooking school. A graduate of the ICI International Culinary Schoolin Switzerland, Chef went on to spend time in many notable kitchens around the world including Lespinasse, The Fat Duck, El Bulli, Phillip Rochard, and Cafe Gray.

Alex Bristow

Chef de Cuisine

Alex Bristow, the Chef de Cuisine at Luthun restaurant, has always had a deep-rooted passion for food, inspired by cherished memories of cooking alongside his parents. This early love for the culinary arts led him to pursue his dreams at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. After graduating, Alex honed his skills as a lead line cook at The Revelry before making the move to New York City. There, he worked under the guidance of Chef Chung Chow at Noreetuh, where he excelled as a sous chef, refining his craft and developing a deep appreciation for bold, globally inspired flavors. At Luthun, Alex continues to push boundaries, helping to create innovative dishes that reflect his diverse culinary background and passion for exploration.

Xavier DelliCarpini

Sous Chef

Xavier DelliCarpini joined in May of 2026 as a Chef de Partie before being promoted to Sous Chef that September. Raised in New Rochelle, NY, he attended the culinary program at Southern Westchester BOCES throughout highschool and went on to earn his associate’s degree in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management from SUNY Westchester Community College. Xavier worked throughout many country clubs including the Larchmont Yacht Club, Greenwich Country Club, and the Apawamis Club, as well as a year in North Carolina between the Carolina Club at the University of North Carolina, and Hawthorne & Wood. Most recently he was at Manhatta before landing at Luthun.

Xavier believes no single dish defines him, since his interests run across all kinds of food rather than only one cuisine, which is part of why Luthun is a perfect fit. The most important lesson he believes the kitchen taught him is that actions speak louder than words. The real discipline is in following through with what you say you’ll do.

Outside the kitchen, Xavier enjoys being at the gym and is a devoted Yankees, Knicks, Giants, and Islanders fan, plus an avid listener old school hip hop. For him it all comes down to one line, “For the love of the game, cook to live, live to cook.”