Christopher Brown treats his customers like family. As the owner and executive chef of the Hook and Cleaver, Brown never lets his customers leave without a good recipe or cooking tip. Brown, who created the shop a little over a year ago, has been a chef for the past 15 years. Behind the glass counter at the Hook and Cleaver, Brown does it all, from the meat that he cleaves to the sandwiches that are put together. Brown prides himself on his selection of high-quality organic meat products. In his mind, the shop is the best of both worlds because it combines his love for people and food.