Terry Gonzalez is the managing principal for the Lobby Restaurant, Lounge and Sports Bar in Elizabeth, NJ. Terry started working in the restaurant industry when he was sixteen years of age as a busboy. He saw a future in the business so he sought opportunities with a number of reputable venues. In 2... Read More »
Chef Brian Gruber is the executive chef and owner of Notorious Burgers Handcrafted Burgers and Beer in Carlsbad, California. We were able to interview Chef Brian about their food, concept, and business philosophy at their restaurant. [caption id="attachment_153482" align="aligncenter" width="670"] ... Read More »
Chef Mary Kay Bader is the chef behind Maya Beach Hotel Bistro, which is a two-time winner of the "Restaurant of the Year"honor from the Belize Tourism Board. We were able to interview Chef Bader about the food, concept, and business philosophy at their restaurant. FriendsEAT: Tell us a litlte s... Read More »
Chef Victor Boroda is the executive chef of Esterel, a beautiful and upscale French-Mediterranean restaurant situated at the Hotel Sofitel LA with full bar & craft cocktails. Their unique garden called le Jardin is the focal point of the space. We were able to interview Chef Victor to ask h... Read More »
Chef Dmitry Rodov is the executive chef of Duet Restaurant and Bar in New York. We had the privilege to interview him about Duet's food, concept, and business philosophy. [caption id="attachment_153428" align="aligncenter" width="670"] Executive Chef Dmitry Rodov of Duet Restaurant and Bar[/captio... Read More »
Entrpreneurs Rick Froio and Joseph Primiano teamed up with their long time friend, Creative Director Michael DiBugnara to make their dream become reality - create a restaurant and environment where impeccable service, gracious hospitality and delicious food meet fun music and good times. We were abl... Read More »
Chef Diana Stavaridis is the executive chef of Manhattan House in Manhattan Beach, California, where they proudly serve sustainable, natural, local, and non-GMO products whenever possible. Chef Diana has helped in conceptualizing this gastropub from the ground up. We were fortunate to get an intervi... Read More »
We were able to interview Chef Meny Vaknin, who is the owner and executive chef of MishMish Cafe. Inspired by his Israeli and Jewish-Morroccan roots, Chef Meny opened MishMish Cafe in December 2014, a restaurant where he marries the French techniques and expertise he learned in culinary school, w... Read More »
A coffee bar in front, a bar and restaurant at the back! We were fortunate to get an interview with their General Manager, Matthew Rankin, to learn more about Trademark Taste & Grind and how they are bringing the unique taste to the bustling concrete jungle of New York. [caption id="attachment_... Read More »
Chef John Ford is the head chef at Cameron Bar and Grill, where he uses unique ingredients to create recognizable yet distinctive menu of familiar dishes with creative twists, offering an American culinary experience you won't easily forget. We were fortunate to get an interview with Chef John to le... Read More »
Chef Paul Nagan is the executive chef of range restaurant in Denver, Colorado. He graduated with honors in a culinary course at Johnson & Wales University. Nagan also has a Bachelors Degree in Economics & Business from Iowa's Cornell College. His most notable accolades include winning the 2015 Chef... Read More »
Chef Stephen Wambach joined Formento's, a B. Hospitality Co. establishment, as an executive chef and partner with a rich and distinguished culinary background, having learned under world-famous chefs and honing his craft travelling around the globe. His new menu just debuted last June 23rd at Forme... Read More »
You'll definitely know that your taste buds are in the hands of an artist when you taste Chef Prasad Chirnomula's food. Critics and guests alike have given praise to his consistently delectable food, whether it is Indian cuisine in Thali, Thali Too, and INDIA New Canaan or even Mexican fare in his O... Read More »
Chef Mario Gentile is the executive chef of Adoro Lei in New York. He was able to hone his kitchen skills as a child in his family's restaurant in Brooklyn. He ventured to Rome, Italy to train under Michelin-star chef, Adriano Cavagnini of La Terrazza fame. He has received rave reviews for his wo... Read More »
Chef John Ford is the head chef at Cameron Bar and Grill, where he serves a recognizable, yet distinctive menu of familiar dishes with creative twists. He uses unique ingredients that take food to the next level, offering an American culinary experience you won't easily forget. [caption id="attachm... Read More »
Chef Mike Mueller is the executive chef of Cafe and Bar Lurcat in Naples, Florida, where he is known for creating sophisticated American comfort food. Today we asked him to share with us an easy but super delicious recipe that he believes truly represents the summer season. [caption id="attachment_... Read More »
Chef Brian Gruber is the executive chef and owner of Notorious Burgers Handcrafted Burgers and Beer in Carlsbad, California. We asked him to share with the FriendsEAT community a recipe that he thinks is best cooked and enjoyed during the summer season. [caption id="attachment_153212" align="alig... Read More »
Chef Mary Kay Bader is the chef behind Maya Beach Hotel Bistro, which is a two-time winner of the "Restaurant of the Year" honor from the Belize Tourism Board. FriendsEAT is currently working on a summer recipe spotlight, so we feel extremely lucky to get a recipe from an actual chef working at ... Read More »
Moderne Barn's Executive Chef Ethan Kostbar was raised in Israel and did quite a bit of travel through the Middle East. This resulted in an appreciation for the food the area and elegant touches of Middle Eastern cuisine in his American dishes. "My life experiences inspire me every day,"says Kost... Read More »
San Diego's Top of the Market Executive Chef Ivan Flowers has an extensive culinary history. He owned Fournos in Sedona, AZ, which was named a top 25 restaurant in Arizona. He was also Executive Chef at L'Auberge in Sedona & Different Pointe of View in Scottsdale. He has cooked alongside James Be... Read More »
If you feel like celebrating something, but are no fan of tequila; this cocktail may be just the thing. You can head to one of Haru's participating locations (Gramercy Park, Wall Street, Broadway, and Sake Bar) and pick one up for $12-13. OR....you can hit up the wine shop and take advantage of t... Read More »