OUR STORY!

-Chef Scott B

-Chef Rin Zuki

 We are proudly Chef Owned & Operated! 

Meet our Exec Chef- Chef Scott Buchanan.  This man is The CREATIVE GENIUS behind our food!

Chef Scott creates with an intensity!  His food is anything but boring.  He enjoys creating an experience, & pulling people from comfort zones.  Whether it's through Fun Street Food or Upscale Multi-Course Tasting Dinners. With over 25 yrs experience in this industry, overseeing kitchens, writing menus, working with Michelin Star & classically trained Chefs (in Amarillo and Austin), Scott's passion for food is immeasurable.

Outside of the kitchen, he is a Husband, Dad, Food Traveler, Beer Connoisseur, Cocktail Enthusiast, & Musician (psst, he's also a local & touring DJ)!

Meet Chef Rin Zuki- Our badass Chef de Cuisine & Vegan Baker!  She is also our COO, CFO, Marketing & Branding Director, and Food Photographer!  Lots of hats!

With over 17 yrs in the restaurant industry, as well as a degree in Graphic Design, Chef Rin has worked every role in the kitchen- both inside & outside.  She takes her job(s) very seriously and works endlessly to maintain the highest standards!

Outside of the restaurant world, she is a Wife, Mother, Artist, & Food Traveler!

Small Team, Big Love!

We're not only a team, we're a family!  Each individual is a strong link in our Yellow City chain.

The crew-

BOH: Scott, Rin, Ian, Brando, Ivy, Annie.

FOH: Lex, Eric, Taylor. 

Yellow City Street Food officially began when Husband-Wife team, Scott & Rin Buchanan, began selling gourmet tacos to the bar crowds in early 2013.  A month later (4/20/13), they opened a tiny drive-thru spot in downtown Amarillo (they often comically referred to as the "shack").  Not long after opening the drive-thru, their best friend, Elliott Crews (rest in power), joined the YC team, and the team was complete.  

After 3 yrs, they experienced a rapid growth in popularity, making it imperative for Yellow City to expand.  So, in 2016, Yellow City Street Food relocated to Wolflin Ave, incorporating a craft beer program to pair with their craft food.

They briefly ventured into a building/owning a 2nd restaurant/brewery downtown, but eventually decided to return their sole focus to their original baby, YCSF.

Every year, the Texas Restaurant Association hosts Restaurant Roundup in Amarillo, Tx- where 4 local Chefs are picked to compete live for the title Top Chef Amarillo.  The contestants are given secret ingredients & a time limit in each round.  We are so proud to say that our very own Chef Scott B took home this award for 2019!

Since then, you'll often see his face on the judging panel at these competitions.  He's always honored to meet other local/badass chefs, provide his expertise/feedback, and help award well-deserved talent.