Great artcle By Inquirer Craig Laban New wave of Philly Chefs
The Out-of-Towners
Chefs and owners who've come to Philadelphia recently, with their current restaurants and restaurant histories.
Joe Carroll, founder, pitmaster, and co-owner of Fette Sau Fishtown (Brooklyn: Fette Sau, Spuyten Duyvil)
Joe Cicala, chef at Le Virtù (Washington, D.C.: Cafe Milano; Galileo. New York: Del Posto)
Eli Collins, chef at Pub & Kitchen (New York: DBGB, Oak Room. Philadelphia: Gayle, Supper)
Nicolas Fanucci, new owner of Le Bec Fin (Yountville, Ca.: general manager, French Laundry)
Leo Fournas, chef at Twisted Tail (New York: Jean-George, Buddakan; Robert @ MAD Museum; Silk Road. Philadelphia: Sampan)
Eli Kulp, chef at Fork (New York: Torrisi Italian Specialties; Del Posto; Casa Lever)
Joncarl Lachman, chef-owner of forthcoming Noord (Chicago: HB Home Bistro, Vincent)
Josh Lawler, chef-owner of the Farm and Fisherman (New York: Blue Hill at Stone Barns; BLT Steak; Telepan)
Colleen Lawler, co-owner of the Farm and Fisherman (BLT Market; Picholine)
Christopher Lee, chef-owner of Sophia's (New York: Aureole; Gilt; Huntington Social. Philadelphia: Striped Bass)
Sean McPaul, chef at Talula's Garden (Quince and Jardiniere in San Francisco)
Erik Morgan, sous-chef at Zahav (Washington, D.C.: Ripple; New Heights)
Michael Santoro, chef/co-owner of the Mildred (Washington, D.C.: Blue Duck Tavern. New York: Gilt. London: the Fat Duck)
Sylva Senat, chef at Tashan (New York: Acquavit; Jean-Georges; 66; Buddakan. Philadelphia: Buddakan)
Peter Serpico, chef and co-owner of forthcoming Serpico (New York: culinary director of David Chang's Momofuku empire, opening chef of Ko)
Greg Vernick, chef-owner of Vernick Food & Drink (New York: Jean-Georges; Nougatine; Spice Market)
Andrew and Kristin Wood, chef and pastry chef-co-owners of Russet (Boston: Radius. Chicago: Tru and Trio. San Francisco: Quince. Philadelphia: James, Fork)
Contact Craig LaBan at 215-854-2682 or claban@phillynews.com.
