Flynn McGarry is known as much for his creativity as for his cooking. Born in 1998 in Los Angeles, he began experimenting in the kitchen as a child and gained attention as a teenager for hosting ambitious pop-up dinners that treated food as a form of artistic expression.

McGarry views cooking as a creative practice, focusing on composition, seasonality, and storytelling through dishes. After moving to New York City, he opened Gem, where his menus reflect a blend of fine-dining technique and artistic experimentation. Beyond cooking, McGarry has explored photography, design, and other creative projects connected to food culture, viewing the restaurant not just as a place to eat but as a space for creative expression.