Chef + Owners : Brian & Amanda Light

Howdy! We are a husband and wife team, Brian and Amanda Light. Amanda is a graduate of Texas A&M University - Class of 2018 (Whoop!) and Brian is a 2005 graduate of the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management.

Our vision is to preserve the gastronomic and cultural traditions of Texas by sharing sustainable foods and genuine experiences with our community. Tradition is important here in the Brazos Valley, and we feel it is our honored duty and privilege to carry the role as stewards of this history.

Ronin began on a whim, wing, and a prayer after catering for our midwife’s wedding in July 2011. The farm property was previously owned by the late Don Ganter of Dixie Chicken fame. With the help of family and friends alike, an old barn of Mr. Ganter’s was converted into a commercial kitchen with the intention of providing offsite catering. We gradually began adding to our family by raising chickens, pigs, gardens, guineas, turkeys and more, learning about how to live life in the country along the way. Slowly but surely, we began hosting weddings, special events, and Full Moon Dinners at The Farm because it is too lovely not to share.

Our beloved Restaurant location in Historic Downtown Bryan opened in May 2018. Very sadly, after 7 wonderful years, due to our landlord not renewing our lease, it recently closed in May 2025.

As we move to the next chapter, we are excited to share the newly renovated (climate-controlled!) beautiful Barn space, with seating for up to 135 guests. This exciting next piece of our operation will enable us to serve on our Farm throughout the year, without being dependent on the weather.

With all the ups and downs over the last 13 years of Ronin, our farm continues to flourish and be at the heart of what we do. Heritage breed pigs, chickens, guineas, and more continue to be raised on pasture along with the heirloom vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Each week our gardens provide for special events & Full Moon Dinners we serve. To bring freshly harvested vegetables through the door of the kitchen in the afternoon, to be served that same night, instills a sense of season and ecological connection that is irreplaceable.

We are grateful for the privilege to be a part of something greater, a commonality that connects all humans alike – food.

We look forward to sharing a meal with you very soon.