Posted  by Blake Montalto on Oct 31, 2025 in Featured Chef
	
	 	
	
	  10.31.2025 
	  One40 Rooftop
By: Blake Montalto
Perched atop the Club Quarters World Trade Center Hotel, One40 Rooftop brings modern American dining with a Mediterranean twist to New York City’s Financial District. With sweeping views of lower Manhattan and the Hudson River, this elevated...	
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Posted  by Blake Montalto on Oct 1, 2025 in Featured Chef
	
	 	
	
	  10.01.2025 
	  Ye Olde Ale House
By: Lily Cope
Just outside Philadelphia, in the suburban community of Lafayette Hill, surrounded by the rolling greens of Plymouth Whitemarsh’s golf courses, sits a local institution with more than six decades of history. Ye Olde Ale House...	
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Posted  by Blake Montalto on Sep 2, 2025 in Featured Chef
	
	 	
	
	  09.02.2025 
	  Thames Street Oyster House
By: Lily Cope
Tucked along the cobblestone streets of Fells Point in Baltimore, MD, Thames Street Oyster House has been serving some of the Mid-Atlantic’s freshest seafood since 2011. At the helm is Chef Eric Houseknecht, who, alongside...	
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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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Posted  by Blake Montalto on Dec 2, 2024 in Featured Chef
	
	 	
	
	  12.02.2024 
	  Valley Green Inn
By: Lily Cope
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Wissahickon Valley in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Valley Green Inn is an enchanting destination that combines history, natural beauty, and exceptional dining. With over 200 years of history, the Inn...	
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Posted  by Blake Montalto on Nov 1, 2024 in Featured Chef
	
	 	
	
	  11.01.2024 
	  Bowery Meat Company
By: Lily Cope
Nestled in the heart of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Bowery Meat Company pays homage to the punk rock spirit that once thrived in the neighborhood. Just as punk music challenged norms and inspired change, Bowery Meat...	
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Posted  by Blake Montalto on Oct 1, 2024 in Featured Chef
	
	 	
	
	  10.01.2024 
	  Yanaga Kappo Izakaya
By: Zachary Blumberg
Chef Kevin Yanaga’s Yanaga Kappo Izakaya offers a fresh, nontraditional twist on the Japanese dive bar experience in Philadelphia. Located at the corner of Fairmount Avenue and North 3rd Street in the vibrant Northern Liberties neighborhood,...	
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Posted  by Blake Montalto on Sep 3, 2024 in Featured Chef
	
	 	
	
	  09.03.2024 
	  Adelphia
By: Zachary Blumberg
The Adelphia Restaurant and Event Center in Deptford, New Jersey, is more than just an eatery—it's a dynamic, multi-faceted destination. For 37 years, this family-owned establishment, run by the Balis family, has been a beloved spot for locals...	
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