Chef Profiles

Prasad Chirnomula

Chef/Owner
Thali and Oaxaca Kitchenr
Various Locations in Connecticut

Known as "the most exciting Indian chef in the United States," Chef Prasad owns Oaxaca Kitchen (his newest take on Mexican) and numerous Thali restaurants. As his fans will attest, Chef Prasad Chirnomula‘s attention to service and ambiance is equally as impressive as his attention to food, which is heralded as exceptional and flavorful. You will find an evening with him technically spectacular and as entertaining as a show.

Rui Correia

Chef/Owner
DOURO Restaurant & Bar
Greenwich, CT

After working at some of the best kitchens in New York City; Gotham Bar & Grill with Alfred Portale, Mesa Grill with Bobby Flay, Gramercy Tavern with Tom Colicchio and Union Square Cafe with acclaimed restauranteur Danny Meyer and Chef Michael Romano, Chef Rui Correia opened DOURO Restaurant in Greenwich, Connecticut featuring his native Portuguese cuisine.

Sophie Daniels

Good Taste Affairs
Boston, MA

Chef Sophie Daniels has a simple passion: the marriage between superb wine and healthy, fresh cuisine. After almost a decade in the Boston restaurant industry, Chef Sophie combined this wine savvy and a family tradition of culinary acumen to create Good Taste Affairs, which provides its customers with tailor-made food and wine experiences, including intimate dinners, holiday or special occasion parties, private chef services, wine education and tasting events.

Regina Dvorak

Corporate Chef
Clarke Corporation
South Norwalk, CT & Milford, MA

A graduate of Johnson and Wales University, Regina holds a Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Nutrition and an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts.

Jean-Louis Gerin

Chef/Owner
Restaurant Jean-Louis
Greenwich, CT

Chef Gerin is the owner of restaurant JEAN-LOUIS which was voted one of the 10 most romantic restaurant in America.

Andy Husbands

Chef/Owner
647 Tremont
Boston, MA

As chef/owner at 647 Tremont, Andy has showcased bold flavors in his adventurous American cuisine. His participation in "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox TV, prominence as a cookbook author ("The Fearless Chef"), and stellar performances in the James Beard Award's Best Chef category have all place him on the national culinary.

Fritz Knipschildt

Master Chocolatier and Founder
Knipschildt Chocolatier and Chocopologie Café
South Norwalk, CT and Dubai

Fritz Knipschildt a native of Denmark moved to the USA in 1996 and founded Knipschildt Chocolatier LLC in 1999 and opened café Chocopologie in South Norwalk in 2005.

John Lawrence

Chef/Owner
Pepper's Fine Foods Catering
Northborough, MA

Chef John Lawrence and his wife, Susan, have owned and operated Pepper's Fine Foods Catering for 23 years. The centerpiece of every Pepper's event is always the freshest, locally sourced, and innovative cuisine.

Michel Nischan

Chef/Owner
Dressing Room
Westport

Chef Michel Nischan is an award-winning chef, including two James Beard awards, a leader in the sustainable food movement, and president and co-founder of Wholesome Wave — a nonprofit organization that creates nationwide programs that support small- and mid-sized local farmers and make fresh, healthy, locally grown foods available to all people, regardless of income.

Michael Schlow

Executive Chef/Owner
Radius, Via Matta, Alta Strada
Boston and Wellesley, MA

Michael Schlow is recognized as one of the leading chefs in the United States with his first Boston restaurant, Radius, being named one of the top "25 Best American Restaurants" by Gourmet. He has won a James Beard Award of Excellence for "Best Chef in the Northeast," and now owns three of the finest dining venues in the U.S. From seafood to Italian to "great recipes for everyday life," Chef Michael Schlow has a huge amount of knowledge to share.

Pietro Scotti

Chef/Owner
Da Pietro's
Westport, CT

A fine artist in the kitchen, Chef Pietro Scotti has turned out culinary masterpieces at his acclaimed Westport restaurant, Da Pietro's, for close to 25 years.

Matthew Storch

Executive Chef and Co-Owner
Match
South Norwalk, CT

Matt Storch is Executive Chef and co-owner of Match where he creates the menu which has garnered "Best Overall Restaurant in Fairfield County" recognition from 2002 thru 2011.

Robert Sisca

Executive Chef Partner

Bistro du Midi

Boston, MA

A graduate of Johnson & Wales, Robert Sisca has worked within some of the world's most renowned restaurants and has quickly garnered attention as executive chef at Bistro du Midi in Boston's historic Back Bay. His culinary background includes stints at One if By Land, Two if By Sea and famed Le Bernardin under the tutelage of Chef Eric Ripert.

Ming Tsai

Chef/Owner
Blue Ginger
Wellesley, MA

Ming was raised in Dayton, Ohio, where he spent hours cooking alongside his mother and father at their family-owned restaurant, Mandarin Kitchen. His love of cooking (and eating!) great food was forged in these early years, while also gaining valuable experience in front and back of the house.