Executive Chef Jordan Petriello, who has been in charge of the kitchen for 3 years, is leaving. He announced it on Instagram. His last day will be this Sunday. My opinion: a huge loss. No word from the owners about his replacement.
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Chef Rob Santello (formerly of Heirloom Kitchen amongst others) posted that he’s doing R&D at Il Nido. Don’t know if that means he’ll be a permanent fixture or not, but I figured I’d share.
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Santello was the chef at a special 5-course dinner at Il Nido on April 15. Via Google, I learned that he’s currently the executive chef at Tasca Bistro, in Montclair. Doesn’t seem likely that he’s going to be e.c. here.
Tasha just announced they’re closing.
I think you meant to write Tasca. And you’re right. It closed on May 4th. That leaves Santello available to be e.c. at Il Nido.
Yes, Roz. TasCa.
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Il Nido posted on Instagram that they are now offering a 3-course prix-fixe menu on Wednesdays and Thursdays, “crafted by Chef Santello.” So it appears he has been appointed the restaurant’s executive chef.
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