Posted by Susan Morgan on Mar 1, 2016 in Featured Chef
03.01.2016
Ford’s Fish Shack
Ashburn and South Riding Virginia
By: Joe Ciminera
Tony Stafford, the Executive Chef and Owner of Ford’s Fish Shack, has been walking a tightrope since 2010 when he opened his first location in suburban Virginia.
“When we first opened, we were...
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Posted by Susan Morgan on Jan 29, 2016 in Featured Chef
01.29.2016
Out of the Fire
Donegal, PA
When Jeff Fryer decided to leave his job in a blown glass shop to move into the restaurant business, where he would stand in front of a piping hot stove all day, his wife remarked “you...
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Posted by Susan Morgan on Dec 30, 2015 in Featured Chef
12.30.2015
Blue Bell Inn,
Blue Bell, PA
A Piece of American History
by Joe Ciminera
It may sound like hyperbole to say the Blue Bell Inn has been in business so long George Washington was one of their first guests, but it’s not.
Opening in...
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Posted by Susan Morgan on Nov 25, 2015 in Articles, Featured Chef
11.25.2015
Nunzio Ristorante Rustico
Collingswood, NJ
By: Joe Ciminera
Growing up on his family farm in Castellana Grotte, Italy, near the Adriatic Sea, Chef Nunzio Patruno became accustomed to eating nothing but fresh produce and seafood.
If you ask the well regarded Chef what his...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Nov 11, 2015 in Featured Chef
11.11.2015
The Prime Rib
Philadelphia, PA
Featuring Prime Seafood
By: Joe Ciminera
There was a time when restaurants were simple. They were places to loosen your tie, settle into a high-back leather chair, enjoy a scotch and savor a dry-aged steak paired...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Sep 24, 2015 in Featured Chef
09.24.2015
Batard
By: Joe Ciminera
As crowded as a Manhattan sidewalk, the dining scene in New York City makes it extremely difficult for a newcomer to set itself apart from the staunch competition.
Batard, awarded the 2015 James Beard Award for Best New...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Aug 24, 2015 in Featured Chef
08.24.2015
Osteria 177, Annapolis, MD
By: Joe Ciminera
acclaimed Osteria 177, situated in Annapolis, MD, to three elements in particular.
“Quality, consistency and service,” said Ottaviano. “You can’t cut corners if you want to be on top.”
Ottaviano, the owner and executive chef of...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Jul 24, 2015 in Featured Chef
07.24.2015
Baia Restaurant, Somers Point, NJ
A Jersey Shore Favorite with a Taste of Italy
By: Joe Ciminera
Picture yourself staring out onto a sun-kissed bay with a glass of wine in your hand as you listen to waves gently break against a...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Jun 13, 2015 in Featured Chef
06.13.2015
Three Best Reasons to Visit Wildwood:
The Beach, The Boardwalk and Alfe’s
By: Joe Ciminera
or Rose Alfe, the amiable owner of Alfe’s Italian Seafood Restaurant in Wildwood, NJ, there are three main reasons to come to Wildwood. “The beach, the boardwalk…and Alfe’s,”...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on May 12, 2015 in Featured Chef
05.12.2015
From Raw Bar to Sushi Pyramids, Caterers go Beyond Surf and Turf
By: Joe Ciminera
Summer is the time for outdoor events, dining under the stars and of course, weddings. All of these catered events would not be complete without incredible...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Apr 11, 2015 in Featured Chef
04.11.2015
Chef and restaurateur Jeff Black has established himself as a force in the Washington D.C. community through a lifetime of commitment to the restaurant industry and philanthropic efforts within the community. Jeff and Barbara Black opened their first restaurant, the...
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Posted by Donna D'Angelo on Mar 10, 2015 in Featured Chef
03.10.2015
One Pennsylvania chef recently made a splash in Tennessee, but he wasn’t in the kitchen. He was in a boat. Sort of.
Nick Lester is the Executive Chef at Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, PA. He is also an...
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Posted by William Bradford on Feb 9, 2015 in Featured Chef
02.09.2015
In Boston’s historic North End, Italian food is king and Chef Jeff Malloy is using his experience in Italian cuisine to help Carmen Trattoria take the throne.
After honing his skills at some of Boston’s finest restaurants such as Pulinella, Pomodoro,...
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Posted by William Bradford on Feb 8, 2015 in Featured Chef
02.08.2015
driving up Mount Penn to a beautiful, medieval style castle that has been overlooking Berks County for more than 80 years.
Upon entering Stokesay Castle, you're led into an atmosphere of elegance. You can sense the rich history of time with...
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Posted by William Bradford on Feb 7, 2015 in Featured Chef
02.07.2015
Leading a camera crew around the beautiful kitchen of an award winning Michelin three star rated restaurant, Chef Claude Le Tohic demonstrates the skill and work that goes into making Joël Robuchon Restaurant the prized gem in the desert that...
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