The Tasting

September 2023 (Date TBD)

Battello, Jersey City

Our 2022 extraordinary evening of gourmet specialties prepared by New Jersey Master Chefs at Battello restaurant on the waterfront in Jersey City was a huge success!

Guests enjoyed wine pairings, craft beers, cocktails, and mocktails as they visited each chef tasting station while overlooking the stunning New York City skyline.

To read NJ Digest's extensive preview of The Tasting click here.

The following chefs attended:
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Chef Chairs

• Ryan DePersio, Executive Chef/Owner, Fascino​Executive Chef/Partner, Battello and Kitchen Step; Ember & Eagle and Uccello Events, opening 2023; RD Culinary Consulting LLC
• Robbie Felice, Chef/Owner, Viaggio, Osteria Crescendo, and pastaRAMEN

Celebrity Chef

• Chef Angelo Sosa (appearance only) 
  He has appeared on Bravo's "Top Chef" for three seasons, and HBO Max's "Selena + Chef." He is a famous cookbook author. 
  He was the founding chef and partner of Anejo in New York City and Death by Tequila in Encinitas, California. Chef Sosa is currently the culinary team leader of Tia Carmen, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa’s newest signature eatery.

Participating Chefs (click on a chef's name to watch a brief video about them)

• Andrew Bazzini, Executive Chef, LT Bar and Grill
• Dan Brunina, Chef/Owner, Sergeantsville Inn
• Anthony Bucco, Director of Culinary Engineering, Wonder Foods
• A.J. Capella, Montclair Hospitality Group
• Antonio De ieso, Chef/Owner, Fiorentini
• Bianca Concepcion, Chef, Fossil Farms
• Sam Freund, Chef/Owner, White Birch
• Leia Gaccione, Chef/Owner, South + Pine American Eatery
• Corey Heyer, Executive Chef, Canoe Brook Country Club
• Jamie Knott, Chef/Owner, Saddle River Inn
• Olivier Muller, Executive Chef/Partner, Faubourg
• Joe Murphy, Pastry Chef/Owner, Bakehouse by Joe Murphy
• Dominic Piperno, Executive Chef/Owner, Hearthside
• Salvatore Pisani, Owner, Jersey Girl Cheese
• Ehren Ryan, Chef/Owner, Common Lot
• Robert Sigona, Gelotti Ice Cream
• A.J. Sankofa/Kristina Gambarian, Owner/Chefs, ESO Artisanal Pasta
• Lindsay Spinnato, Pastry Chef, Ninety Acres
• Julian Valencia, Ani Ramen
• ​Mochinut Donut Shop, Montclair Hospitality Group

This special event benefited Eva's Village in Paterson, New Jersey, providing care and support for thousands of individuals annually struggling with hunger, homelessness, substance use disorders, and mental health issues. By offering integrated, comprehensive behavioral health programs and social services, Eva's Village empowers clients to lead healthy, safe, productive lives. 

For questions, please contact Special Events Manager Joey Mazza at 973-314-1352.

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