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Delaware Valley Chaine's Professionals
The Chaîne is unique in that it is comprised of both professionals in the food, beverage and hospitality industries as well as non-professionals, in other words those who love the results of the professionals' work. It is important that we support our professional members however we can. Here is a list of our professionals who are active in the industry with a brief summary of their businesses, including websites, addresses and phone numbers where appropriate.
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Restaurants Owned by Delaware Valley Chaine Professionals
Catering Companies Owned by Delaware Valley Chaine Professionals
Delaware Valley Chaine Professionals who Purvey Crafted Beverages
Delaware Valley Chaine Professionals Actively Employed in the Restaurant and Catering Industries
Other Honored Delaware Valley Chaine Professionals
Our list of Recommended Restaurants who have hosted us:
RESTAURANTS OWNED BY DELAWARE VALLEY CHAINE PROFESSIONALS
Rich Cusack, Maitre Rotisseur, Owner June BYOB
June BYOB is an upscale French restaurant owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Richard and Christina Cusack. Chef Richard has an impressive French culinary background, and has trained in top French restaurants such as Bibou, Daniel NYC, Le Bec Fin, Parc Rittenhouse and Le Cheri. He also staged at Michelin star restaurants in Paris, France. His attention to sauces distinguishes him as one the region's finest chefs. Lauded by our region's most prominent food critic Craig Laban, several times!
https://junebyob.com/
690 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108, 856-240-7041
Friedrich Gitschner, CMC AAC, Chef Rotisseur, Philadelphia Country Club
Chef Gitschner is the executive chef of the Philadelphia Country Club, a private club which has hosted several LPGA and PGA events. Having a well-established reputation in the Houston area, Chef Gitschner was hired by the Philadelphia CC to revamp and improve their culinary program. In a short time he has established a firm reputation for offering haute cuisine and has hosted the Delaware Valley Chaîne as well as many other organizations. Chef Gitschner is a Master Chef, one of less than 50 in the entire United States. He is also a member of the ACF. In 2004, he represented the USA in the Bocuse d'Or competition, the most prestigious in the world. His cuisine is inventive, worldly and brilliantly executed.
https://www.philadelphiacc.net/Home.aspx
1601 Spring Mill Rd., Gladwyne, PA 19035
Elbert Johnston, Maitre Rotisseur, Owner Miss Winnies Jamaican Restaurant
In Miss Winnie’s Jamaican Jerk restaurant, Head Chef Elbert Johnston and his son Nick serve up more than just the authentically Jamaican dishes on their menu. They show a story of love and inspiration through each plate. Miss Winnie’s is named after Bert’s mother, Winnifred Joyce Johnston. She spent the beginning of her life in Jamaica, then decided to immigrate to the U.S., slowly bringing each of her eight children after her. She later raised two more children from those she fostered. The restaurant was founded upon the warm, welcoming spirit of Miss Winnie.
211 E. Market St., West Chester, PA 19382
George Kyrtatas, Chef Rotisseur, Owner Sweetwater Restaurant Bar & Grill
Chef George Kyrtatas is one of the pioneers of Modern Greek Cuisine in the United States. Since publishing his Greek Cookbook, My Big Fat Greek Feast in 2004 which sold over 10,000 copies, Greek Cuisine in the United States has been booming and George has been helping to herald in a new age for Greek cooking in the America. Having held a steady position in the American media for over a decade, he is nationally and international known for his food styling and photography, his warm and approachable personality and his simple, easy-to-follow, award-winning recipes. George has been a guest chef on many national and international television programs, Fox 29, ABC News, Phl 17, Flavors of America, 10!, Fox and Friends, Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen, Horizons and on PBS’ The Cooking Odyssey. George has also been featured in countless magazines throughout the world such as Chef, Playboy, and Plate, to name a few. In January 2011, George was voted ( in Greece ) as one of the top 4 Greek Chefs in the world. In December of 2012, George was voted by a panel of his peers as one of the Top 5 Chefs in New Jersey.
With a strong sense of family Chef George Kyrtatas continued running the family restaurant and with his brother opened another award winning restaurant, SweetWater Restaurant-Bar and Grill. When George is not at one of his restaurants, filming, writing, teaching, or helping out the community, George enjoys spending time with his wife of 16 years Frances, and his two girls, Katerina (13) and Antoinette (9).
10 Route 130 North, Cinnaminson, NJ, phone 856-829-7458
CATERING COMPANIES OWNED BY DELAWARE VALLEY CHAINE PROFESSIONALS
Joe Koye, Vice Conseiller Culinaire, Owner Wild Blue Catering
Joe is the CEO and owner of Wild Blue Catering, one of the largest and most awarded catering companies in the Philadelphia area. Wild Blue has prepared wonderful cuisine for the Delaware Valley Chaîne numerous times. In addition, Joe has sponsored countless young chefs in the Chaîne competitions and has served as a judge in those competitions. He continues to recruit professionals and support them in their careers and is an inspiration and an influence to young chefs. Chef Joe was named ACF Philadelphia's Chef of the Year in 2016.
Scott Clarke, Maitre Rotisseur, Owner Blue Monkey Catering
Chef Clarke has generously donated his time, talents, and culinary creations in support of two separate charity events for our Bailliage, with all proceeds benefitting the Chaîne Foundation. Chef Clarke is a graduate of the Restaurant School of Philadelphia, and has worked at some of the premier restaurants in the region, including 15 years at the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, and of course for Chef Georges Perrier. Scott is the CEO and Executive Chef of Blue Monkey Catering, which he founded in 1995. His passion for his craft is notable.
DELAWARE VALLEY CHAINE PROFESSIONALS WHO PURVEY CRAFTED BEVERAGES
Matthieu Celerier, Professionel du Vin, Owner Celerier's Cellars
Matthieu is a direct importer of boutique, artisan and always interesting wines, many of them exclusive to his business. His prices are incredible and his relationships continue to grow. Because his business owns a winery in France, he has a special license to sell directly to the public in Pennsylvania.
http://www.celerierscellar.com
Tim Floros, Professionel du Vin, Partner and CEO of Levante Brewing Co.
Tim runs Levante Brewing, a highly successful craft brewery in West Chester, PA. This brewery is noted for their fearless and creative experimentation with beer. "Our purpose is to elevate the craft beer and community experience with each pour. We are South Pennsylvania, Chester County's craft beer artisans." Levante ships all over PA and is expanding to other states. They also host customers in a tasting room and a beer garden. They accept online ordering for both pickup and delivery.
https://www.levantebrewing.com
208 Carter Dr., Suite 2, West Chester, PA 19382
Levante Stables (beer garden), 160 Park Rd., Chester Springs, PA 19425
Gene Rockower, Vice Echanson Honoraire
Gene owns several Canal's Liquor stores in New Jersey, including the Glassboro store. Canal's has a wide selection of wine at reasonable prices. Gene also owns Last Call Wines, an online retailer of deeply discounted wine specials. Gene has supplied many of our events with his wines at incredible prices!
DELAWARE VALLEY CHAINE PROFESSIONALS ACTIVELY EMPLOYED IN THE RESTAURANT AND CATERING INDUSTRIES
Jessica Becker, Pastry Chef, Normandy Farm, Blue Bell PA
Bob Jones, Chef, Wild Blue Catering
Audrey Karas, Assistant Beverage Manager, Congressional CC, Bethesda MD
Chip Karas, Head Bartender, Philadelphia CC, Gladwyne PA
Sam Nahhas, Executive Pastry Chef, Hansen Properties (Normandy Farm)
OTHER HONORED DELAWARE VALLEY CHAINE PROFESSIONALS
Janine Budzius, General Manager, Philadelphia CC
Daniel Liberatoscioli, President of The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, site of the Delaware Valley Chaine Wall
Thomas Macrina, Vice Conseiller Culinaire des Etats-Unis, former President of the ACF
Doug Martinides, Vice Conseiller Gastronomique, retired executive at Aramark
Ann Marie Solomon, executive at Aramark
Bette Walters, owner, microgreens farm which supplies to area restaurants
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS WHICH HAVE HOSTED OUR BAILLIAGE FOR A SPECIAL EVENT IN PHILADELPHIA
A Mano, BYOB restaurant, 2244 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, https://www.amanophl.com/
Bistro Perrier at the Walnut Hill College, 4207 Walnut St., Philadelphia, https://www.bistroperrier.com/
Elwood, BYOB restaurant, 1007 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, https://www.elwoodrestaurant.com/
Fond Restaurant, 1537 S. 11th St., Philadelphia, https://www.fondphilly.com/
Lacroix Restaurant at the Rittenhouse, 210 W. Rittenhouse Sq., Philadelphia, https://www.lacroixrestaurant.com/
Noord eetcafe, BYOB restaurant, 1046 Tasker St., Philadelphia, https://www.noordphilly.com/
Panorama Restaurant, 14 N. Front St., Philadelphia, https://www.pennsviewhotel.com/panorama
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS WHICH HAVE HOSTED OUR BAILLIAGE FOR A SPECIAL EVENT IN THE SUBURBS
Andiario, 106 W. Gay St., West Chester PA, https://andiario.com/
At the Table BYOB, 11 Louella Court, Wayne PA, https://atthetablebyob.com/
Autograph Brasserie, 503 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne PA, https://www.autographbrasserie.com/
Birchrunville Cafe, 1403 Hollow Rd., Birchrunville PA, https://www.birchrunvillestorecafe.com/
Blackfish BYOB, 119 Fayette St., Conshohocken PA, http://blackfishrestaurant.com/
Byrsa Bistro, 128 Glen Mills Rd., Glen Mills PA, https://glenmills.byrsabistro.com/
Capital Grille, 236 Mall Blvd., King of Prussia PA, https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/pa/king-of-prussia/king-of-prussia/8043
Dim Sum Mania, 17-19 E. State St., Media PA, http://www.dimsummania.com/
La Provence BYOB, 27 W. Butler Pike, Ambler PA, https://www.laprovenceambler.com/about
Nectar Restaurant, 1091 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn PA, http://tastenectar.com/
Savona Restaurant, 100 Old Gulph Rd., Gulph Mills PA, https://www.savonarestaurant.com/
Spring Mill Cafe, 164 Barren Hill Rd., Conshohocken PA, https://www.springmill.com/
About the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
Here are some important websites that everyone involved with the Delaware Valley Bailliage should know.
The official website of the international headquarters of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, bringing together both professional and non-professional members worldwide who appreciate and share a mutual interest in cuisine, wine and fine dining.
www.chaineus.org
The US "parent"organization, where you can view all Chaine sites worldwide and learn more about the history of this ancient society.