Growing up in the Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn New York, within minutes from the most fascinating restaurants in the country, I quickly became mesmerized by the flavors and smells of cuisines from around the globe. My culinary journey took me through one of the most iconic casual restaurant chains in the U.S. I quickly adapted to unique cooking styles and grew quickly from working the line to managing a high pace high volume kitchen. From that moment my desire to use creativity in the development of unique menu items became an increased focus. I always wanted to highlight fresh ingredients that were in appreciation of each season. Testing recipes I worked diligently with other aspiring chefs to keep our menu’s alive with the tastes and aromas of the season. Here I am almost 40 years later, after leaving the culinary world and working in medicine I am taking the biggest step in my life - RETIREMENT! I attended the Culinary Institute of America and specialized in Northern Italian Cuisine. I have been cooking and testing and creating all my life and now is the time to bring everything back full circle and do what I want to do - FEED MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY SOME OF THE BEST FOOD THEY HAVE EVER TASTED …and while I’m at it, share my most beloved recipes right here with you. So take a read of the pages and don’t ever hesitate to reach out with a question, a comment or a suggestion. A good chef is always learning and I look forward to sharing and learning with you.

Chef Art