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Profiles of South Jersey chefs
Chef Mark Smith
Claim to fame: Chef/owner of Tortilla Press in Collingswood and Tortilla Press Cantina, Merchantville. Zodiac sign: Libra Favorite movie: “Pecker” (from offbeat director John Waters) Favorite TV show: “Mad Men” Favorite food: Tamales. So much time and attention goes into making them, and you can taste it in every mouthful. Favorite pastime: Just relaxing. Preferably [...]
Chef Larry Robinson
Claim to fame: Chef/Owner of Ceriello Market in Medford Zodiac sign: Capricorn, Jan. 16, 1971 Favorite movie: “Rudy” Favorite TV show: “House” Favorite food: Oysters, raw, ice cold. Keep your cocktail sauce away from them! Favorite pastime: Keeping the family happy. Really, happiness is contagious! JE: Was your mother a good cook? LR: Mom didn’t [...]
Brio Executive Chef Ahmed El worked for P.F. Chang’s and Bonefish Grill
Before joining the Brio team in 2003, Executive Chef El worked for P.F. Chang’s and Bonefish Grill. Chef El is excited to bring delicious, “fresh-as-it-can-be,” quality food to diners at Brio’s Marlton location. His philosophy: ‘Never compromise the freshness and quality of the food being served.’ IN THE KITCHEN JE: Who would make a better [...]
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