Posted by Blake Montalto on Aug 1, 2025 in Featured Chef
08.01.2025
Restaurant Alba
By: Donna D'Angelo
Since opening in 2005, Restaurant Alba has been a destination for rustic yet refined Italian cuisine, right in the heart of Malvern, PA. Named after the agricultural town of Alba in Italy’s Piedmont region, the restaurant delivers...
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Posted by Blake Montalto on Jul 1, 2025 in Featured Chef
07.01.2025
Centrolina at 10
By: Donna D'Angelo
Tucked into the heart of CityCenterDC—a luxury mixed-use development in downtown Washington—Centrolina Mercato e Osteria recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. The restaurant, led by Chef Amy Brandwein, has helped shape the neighborhood’s identity with its modern,...
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Posted by Blake Montalto on Jun 2, 2025 in Featured Chef
06.02.2025
Just Roll'd Up
By: Donna D'Angelo
Pittsburgh’s beloved traveling sushi truck, Just Roll’d Up, has found a permanent home in East Liberty. Chef and owner Robert Foster jumped at the chance to open a brick-and-mortar location when a turnkey opportunity became available...
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Posted by Blake Montalto on May 1, 2025 in Featured Chef
05.01.2025
The Blue Hen
By: Blake Montalto
In 2017, The Blue Hen opened its doors in Rehoboth Beach, DE, with Julia Robinson as Chef de Cuisine. From the start, her talent and leadership in the kitchen were undeniable. That summer, she was promoted...
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Posted by Blake Montalto on Mar 31, 2025 in Featured Chef
03.31.2025
The Victor Café
By: Blake Montalto
For over a century, The Victor Café has been a cherished landmark in the heart of South Philadelphia, seamlessly blending the art of fine dining with the grandeur of live opera. Originally founded in 1918 by...
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Posted by Blake Montalto on Feb 28, 2025 in Featured Chef
02.28.2025
Wilder
By: Lily Cope
In Philadelphia’s vibrant and historic Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, WILDER stands out from the pack. The restaurant, helmed by owner Brett Naylor and executive chef Ryan LaFrance, is a testament to eclectic creativity, blending Italian-inspired cuisine with a modern...
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Posted by Blake Montalto on Jan 31, 2025 in Featured Chef
01.31.2025
Dish Osteria & Bar
By: Lily Cope
Since 2000, Dish Osteria & Bar has been a cornerstone of Pittsburgh’s Southside dining scene. Housed in a historic bar from 1885, Dish combines old-world charm with contemporary Sicilian flavors, thanks to Chef-Owner Michele Savoia....
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Posted by Blake Montalto on Jan 2, 2025 in Featured Chef
01.02.2025
Tosca
By: Lily Cope
Nestled in the vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Ristorante Tosca has been a cornerstone of fine Northern Italian dining for over 20 years. Owned by Paolo Sacco and helmed by Executive Chef Fortunato Nicotra alongside Chef...
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