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10?’s with Patrick Sartin, The Man in the Black Truck

May 7, 2013 by
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Patrick Sartin started cooking at a young age in Dayton working in several local kitchens including The Country Club of the North, Rocky’s Pizza, and Kohler Catering, before attending the Culinary Institute of America, where he graduated in 2002. After graduation Sartin did a stint as the Head Chef at Chanterelles here in Dayton, before he achieved his goal of travel and work in as many different regions of the US as he could, gaining as much culinary knowledge as possible. Patrick has worked in the industry across the United States from Colorado to Maine working with very talented … [Read more...]

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10 ?’s with Chef Markus Montreuil from Amelia’s Bistro

August 1, 2012 by
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Chef Markus Montreuil's first job in the business was as a bus boy at Carmels.  In his down time he loved to watch the cooks  and would often stand on the side of the line fascinated by the skills and wanting to learn.  He would beg the cooks to teach him and  finally a cook took pity on him and made a deal with him.  If a ticket came into the kitchen in the next 1/2 hour, he'd teach him, if not, Markus would stop asking. Markus was excited and waited anxiously.  And waited.    He wandered out to the dining room and excitedly told the bartender about his upcoming cooking lesson. The … [Read more...]

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Meet Culp’s Cafe’s Chef Jose

May 30, 2012 by
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Chef Jose Calzada is originally from Chicago.  He graduated with a culinary degree from Kendall College and spent a lot of his early years in the kitchen at Italian and French eateries. He took over as Executive Chef  at Culp’s Café at Carillon Park last year. The historic restaurant was originally opened in 1902 by Charlotte Gilbert Culp, a young widow with six children, began baking and selling bread, cakes and rolls by having her children go door to door in their West Third Street neighborhood. Soon they had a stand at the South Main Street market with the “Culp’s Cake” being a … [Read more...]

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10?’s with Chef Matt Hayden of Scratch Event

April 26, 2012 by
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Chef Matthew Hayden credits his mom as being his first mentor in the kitchen.  Being a “sick kid” Matt missed many days of school and spent a great deal of time with his mother. She taught him to cook and how to channel his creativity into other useful skills. Matthew’s father Phillip travelled the world extensively and introduced Matthew to the cultures, customs, and cuisines of many different countries. His father instilled in him a strong work ethic, a sense of pride in his community, and an entrepreneurial spirit. He graduated from Ohio University with a psychology degree, worked … [Read more...]

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10? with De’Lish Cafe’s Chef Anthony Head

February 15, 2012 by
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Born and raised in Dayton and a graduate of Colonel White High School for the Arts and Ball State University School of Business respectively, Chef Anthony T. Head’s culinary journey began as a child with the adult responsibilities of buying groceries and preparing meals for his family. His first cooking job outside of culinary school was an internship opening up The Wine Loft franchise out at the Greene. He was the first cook hired and helped set up the kitchen and  trained under the late Richard Pignetti of Houston. He says, "Chef "Pig" really set the tone for my career with his terse … [Read more...]

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10 ?’s with Boulevard Haus Executive Chef Rae Rosbough

November 22, 2011 by
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Some people just know early what they want to be when they grow up.  As a youngster, when Rae Rosbough's mom encouraged her to go outside and play, she found excuses to stay inside and organize the kitchen cabinets.  She says she knew it was where she belonged.  Going to high school in Miamisburg, she couldn't wait for her junior year so she could register for the vo-tech cooking classes.  Upon graduation she headed to Johnson & Wales to pursue her culinary education in 2000.  By 2002, degree in hand she returned to Dayton and got her first job at the now defunct Mediterra.  From … [Read more...]

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10?’s with Chef Bob Silva

March 28, 2011 by
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Bahn Mai Thai is independently owned and operated by Bob and Judy Silva located in Washington Township since 2005.  Chef Bob was born Dumnuan Nahiran in Bahn Mai, Thailand.  As an Air Force kid, he moved every 4 years, living in exotic countries such as Japan and the Philippines. He learned his fabulous cooking technique, which he describes as country Thai from his mother who ran a roadside stand outside of the Taklee and Utapao Airforce Bases in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Together he and wife, Judy, bring an American flair to the Thai dining experience with a creative fusion of … [Read more...]

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10 ?’s with Franco

February 21, 2011 by
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Franco Germano grew up in Italy, then came to America at age 18.  It wasn't long after that he joined the Army, serving as a mess sergeant during the Vietnam War.  In 1976, he opened his dream, Franco's Ristorante Italiano.  He often claims he is simply carrying out the tradition of his "mamma", feeding friends and family.  Franco is now sharing his love of Italian cooking by launching a new service- "Your Traveling Chef".  Kicking off  with 2 cooking demonstration classes at Southern Ohio Kitchens in March, Franco fights the Winter Blues and Franco cooks for Spring will each be 3 hour … [Read more...]

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10 ?’s with Chef Carrie Walters

November 24, 2010 by
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Carrie Walters is the Corporate Chef for Dorothy Lane Market and is responsible for researching and developing new recipes, menus, and programs. She plays a key role in the  annual Food and Wine Show (which always sells out)  and other special events for DLM. As a food stylist, she has designed in-house food shots for the DLM website, and electronic and print publications, in addition to television commercials and other multimedia venues.  Here she shares some tips to make your holiday cooking easier: Carrie is an accomplished chef who has been the keynote speaker for many … [Read more...]

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10 ?’s with Chef Joe Fish

October 5, 2010 by
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Chef Joe Fish is a graduate of the CIA (that's The Culinary Institute of America) in Hyde Park, NY.  During his studies he had an externship at at the world famous Savoy Hotel in London, where he was on a brigade of chefs who had the great honor of preparing breakfast and lunch for the Royal Family including the late Princess Diana.  He then traveled the world participating in Guest Chef work in Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and Munich before returning to NY.  He has worked in venues ranging from 4 Star New York Times rated restaurants, Zagat rated historic hotels to Corporate Dining … [Read more...]

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