Jay cuts a stoic figure behind the bar, but don’t be fooled – if you’re in his section for the evening, you’re in for a warm welcome and solid service. What is your position in the restaurant, and how did you end up at Chestnut? I’m a bartender. I’ve actually attempted to work at
Humans of Chestnut: Pastry Chef Mallory Foster
Mallory is a recent addition to the Chestnut crew, and she has certainly made an impression in that time with her visually creative desserts that are inspired by sweet and savory flavor combinations. Here she talks a bit about her process and how she got into the foodservice industry. You have a less
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Humans of Chestnut: Jane Rice
Jane is one of the first faces you’ll see when you come to visit us, beaming with her awesome smile at the host stand. Jane is a very empathetic person who is excellent with people, and anyone who knows her knows how open and how nice she is to talk to. It’s easy to
Humans of Chestnut: Gwendolyn of Darë Vegan Cheese
For those of you who aren’t aware, we have vegan cheese production happening below your feet at Chestnut, owned and operated by Gwendolyn Dare. We wanted to close out Women’s History Month with something different, and this feature was a no-brainer for us. She answered a few questions after our photo session: What
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Humans of Chestnut: Dennis Bernard
Hey, ya’ll! We’re back with another Humans of Chestnut installment, this time featuring our pastry professor Dennis Bernard. While Dennis cut his teeth in culinary school and has gained much of his experience with cooks and chefs from Florida to Illinois, we have him slinging gourmet desserts. Anyone who’s seen the seasonal sweets on
