CHEFS ON THE MOVE
January 2012
Barry Bonser is the executive chef at the newly remodeled Candlewyck Diner, 179 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford (201-933-4446). Chef Bonser has revamped the menu and service and offers some diner classics with a twist as well as modern American cuisine in addition to new cocktails and wine list.
Joseph Catalano is the executive chef at Above, 1 South Orange Ave (second floor of Eden Gourmet), South Orange (973-762-5900). He was preiously the owner of Semolina in Millburn.
Erminio Conte is the executive chef at Lithos, 405 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston (973-758-1111).
Alexis Lahens is the executive chef at The Cuban, 333 Washington Street, Hoboken (201-795-9899).
Andrew Lattanzio is the new executive chef at Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 South, Bedminster (908-658-9292). He previously was sous chef to Juan Cuevas for over two years. A CIA graduate and formerly executive chef of Artisan Kitchen chef Lattanzio also worked as a sous chef at the Tewksberry Inn and as chef de partie at Town in NYC.
Michael Merida is the co-owner and chef at Mezza, 31 Westwood Avenue, Westwood (201-722-8822); BYO.
Justin Pehowic is no longer sous chef at Chakra, Paramus.