Marjorie Meek-Bradley
“Originally from Ukiah, California, Marjorie Meek-Bradley’s first exposure to cooking came at Plowshares, a non-profit community dining hall her parents founded in Mendocino County in 1983. This early immersion into a world defined by real ingredients and simple technique laid a solid culinary foundation for the executive chef of St. […]
Justin Swain
“When his girlfriend noticed this former bike messenger and CAPA art school graduate pouring his energy into cooking every night, she urged him to enroll in The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College. Her suggestion paid off. After starting as a line cook at 1601 and Bridget Foy’s, Swain joined Rex […]
Justin Bogle
“A graduate of The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia, Justin Bogle got his start working for Chef Douglas Rodriguez at Alma de Cuba, the pioneering Cuban restaurant from Douglas and Stephen Starr. Jose Garces was chef de cuisine; Bogle was sous chef. They were heady times in a stacked […]
Jonathan Cichon
“Jonathan Cichon was named Executive Chef of Lacroix, the progressive, award-winning restaurant at The Rittenhouse hotel, in fall 2010. Known as one of Philadelphia’s top rising star chefs, Cichon seamlessly fuses the freshest seasonal ingredients to create his own culinary masterpieces.” Learn more about Jonathan
Jason Cichonski
“Chef Jason Cichonski is one of Philadelphia’s brightest rising star chefs. His artful American restaurant, Ela, is located in Queen Village. Ela’s menu changes frequently throughout the year to reflect the season’s finest ingredients and Chef Cichonski’s creative, boundary-pushing presentations. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Craig LaBan wrote in his glowing ‘Three Bells: Excellent’ review […]
Jacqueline Peccina-Kelly
“Trained at the prestigious Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chef Jacqueline Peccina-Kelly is a professional chef dedicated to providing her clients with a premier gastronomic adventure. Chef Jacquie’s charismatic enthusiasm for food and fun is coupled with true Philadelphia flair.” Learn more about Jacqueline
Emilio Mignucci
“Emilio is a third generation owner at Di Bruno Bros. and serves as the Vice President of Culinary Pioneering. He’s always on the quest for the latest and greatest eats and loves telling the stories behind them. His expertise and passion for food has helped him to grow the cheese […]
David Boyle
David Boyle is Senior Manager, Area Support Culinary, for Sodexo. He guides the culinary program for a national account with nine locations in three states and the island of Puerto Rico, and he also supports other accounts in the tri-state area with openings, cafe renovations, staff training, guest chef appearances, […]
Christopher Kearse
“One of Philadelphia’s most exciting chefs, Christopher Kearse was born to cook. As the second-oldest of eight children (along with twin brother, Michael), Chris was always interested in what was happening in the kitchen, spending hours watching cooking shows while growing up in Levittown. He eventually took over cooking duties […]
Charlotte Calmels
“Charlotte Calmels is the charming and chatty GM and co-owner of Bibou, one of Philly’s best restaurants. Calmels runs the countryside French bistro with her very talented husband/executive chef Pierre Calmels. Charlotte has been in the food game for quite some time and is often named as the very best […]