Saturday, February 4, 2012

Skyline photo by Andy Snow

Ten Questions

10 ?’s with Boulevard Haus Executive Chef Rae Rosbough

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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… (continue…)

10?’s with Chef Bob Silva

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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,… (continue…)

10 ?’s with Franco

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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… (continue…)

10 ?’s with Chef Carrie Walters

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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… (continue…)

10 ?’s with Chef Joe Fish

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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… (continue…)

10 ?’s with The Hawthorn Grill Chef/Owner Candace Rinke

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Chef Candace Rinke found herself drawn to the kitchen at a young age. Her first award was at twelve when she won a blue ribbon for a decorated cake at the county fair. Fostered by her grandmother’s love of entertaining the family and inspired by travels through Europe, her food reflects both warmth and elegance.… (continue…)

10?’s with Rue Dumaine’s Chef

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“Food of Love”, Chef Anne Kearney’s motto, says it all, keeping the chef and her staff ever mindful of their mission to create culinary excellence in every dish that is placed before a guest. For Chef Kearney, the words are close to her heart. Her passion for culinary perfection and the “sense of place” she… (continue…)

10?’s with KT of Bombshell Bakeshop

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KT dreamt of long hours baking instead of long hours in a cubicle. Luckily, with help from her husband Sam’s business-savvy brain and her own uncanny sweet tooth, they established KT’s Kitchen in June 2008. She and Sam were met with open arms at local events where they began selling yummy sweets. Soon after, KT… (continue…)

10 ?’s with Chef Jenn DiSanto

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Sometimes you just get a feeling about people.  When I emailed Chef DiSanto to set up this interview she was in Atlanta, visiting with her ill father, yet took the time to send me a rather amusing email about how we could do the interview as she was driving home in the car with her… (continue…)

10 ?’s with Executive Chef David Glynn

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A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, David was the proprietor/executive chef of several restaurants about town, including the  Peasant Stock Restaurant, BR Scotese’s in Beavercreek before leaving for Chicago to take over as  kitchen manager at the legendary Italian Steakhouse, Harry Caray’s, and the Executive Chef at Neiman Marcus.  He returned to… (continue…)