2018 FEATURED CHEFS & RESTAURANTS
70 Capital Region Chefs will be Featured throughout the Festival in the Friday & Saturday Grand Tastings and Seminars. These Chefs are an excellent representation of the best of the Capital Region culinary scene. We are thrilled to present to you such a diverse and talented offering of Featured Chefs & Restaurants for the Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival
2018 SIGNATURE CHEFS
AJ Jayapal
Swifty’s/Miss Sydney’s
Brian Molino
Mazzone Hospitality
Courtney Withey
Yono’s Restaurant
Dominique Brialy
Jaime Ortiz
Angelo's 677 Prime
Jim Rua
Café Capriccio
Marla Ortega
Illium Café Bistro
Mark D. Graham
MDG Cuisine & Catering
Rachael Mabb
The Ruck
Ric Orlando
New World Bistro Bar & New World Catering
Yono Purnomo
Yono's dp an American Brasserie
2018 Festival Honorary Chefs
Chef Sisca Soewitomo
Chef Henry Alexie Bloem
Chef Novia Rizkihadiyanti
Chef Galihk Baskoron
2018 Rising Stars
AJ RICHARDS
Forged
BRYAN REDMOND
Hamlet & Ghost
JAMIE NORTON
Osteria Danny
JOE BRAOUDAKIS
Roux
NICHOLAS FREDENBURG
2 West Bar & Grill
SONDRA GALVIN
Max London's
2018 Signature Invitational Chefs
AJ RICHARDS
Forged
MELISSA DONEY
Brown’s Brewing Co
JEN HEWES
The Point
MATT JOYCE
Mazzone Hospitality
2018 Slider Slam Chefs
Timothy Brockmon
Salt & Char/Morrissey’s
TBD
Roux
AJ Jayapal
Swifty’s/Miss Sydney’s
Nathan Kutzscher
Albany Marriott
Dimitrios Menagias
City Beer Hall
Jaime Ortiz
Angelo's 677 Prime
Tim Taney
Slidin’ Dirty
Robert Mabeus
Arsenal City Tavern
Brad Holub
Rivers Casino & Resort
Ed Bink
Nicole’s Restaurant
Daniel Atkins
Savoy Taproom
2018 BATTLE OF THE BARTENDERS:
MANHATTAN COMPETITION
Daniel Atkins
Savoy Taproom
Emre Bozkurt
Mercatos Restaurant & Pizzeria
Scott Colehammer
New World Bistro
Nate Dangerous
Wellington’s
George Fiorini
Savoy Taproom
Logan Hoffis
Nicole’s Restaurant
Collin Myers
Roux
Pat Taney
Slidin’ Dirty
Emmanuel Treski
677 Prime
Jamie Trulove
ama cocina
2018 BATTLE OF THE BARTENDERS:
BLOODY MARY COMPETITION
Daniel Atkins
Savoy Taproom
Joseph Black
Speakeasy 518
Emre Bozkurt
Mercatos Restaurant & Pizzeria
David Britton
Dakine Cuisine
Logan Hoffis
Nicole’s Restaurant
AJ Jayapal
Swifty’s/Miss Sydney’s
Collin Myers
Roux
Natalie Robilotto
ama cocina
Pat Taney
Slidin’ Dirty
Emmanuel Treski
677 Prime
MANHATTAN COMPETITION
BLOODY MARY COMPETITION
Featured Chefs
Lou AgostinelloAthos Greek Restaurant
Jose Arteche
Shogun of Delmar
Lauren Bonelli
LB Private Fine Dining
Rachel Bozzella
Provence Restaurant & Wine Bar
David Britton
Dakine Cuisine
Ernie Brown
Rivers Casino & Resort
Scott Colehammer
New World Bistro
Kathleen Connolly
Oliva! Gourmet Olive Oils & Vinegars
Dale Davidson
Umana Restaurant & Bar
Andy Dong
Unagi Sushi
Amy Ellis
Honest Weight Food Co-Op
Jessica Evans
ama cocina
Maria Gallo
Nani’s Iced Tea
David Gibson
Wellington’s
Melissa Gleason
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Jennifer Hewes
The Point Restaurant & Lounge
Jessica Hoy
Rivers Casino & Resort
Jude Jerome
UAlbany Dining
Nathan Kutzscher
Albany Marriott
Jessica Lamoreaux
Il Faro
Kyle MacPherson
Field Notes
Dimitrios Menagias
The City Beer Hall
Marla Ortega
Illium Café
Jaime Ortiz
677 Prime
Marc Plessis
Morrissey’s
Kevin Regan
Jack’s Oyster House
Zach Simard
Daley on Yates/Old Daley Inn Catering
Linda Smith
Divinitea
Lisa Valentine
Abrookin CTE
Nick Yusavage
Pasta Pane
Brandon Snooks
Hudson Valley BBQ
Harley Bleitzhofer
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
Melissa Doney
Brown’s Brewing Co.
Geri-Ann Mastromarino
Hilton Garden Inn - Troy
Mike Futia
Cafe Calabria
Dan Gordon
Nicole’s Special Events & Catering
Ray Gaika
Nicole’s Restaurant
Chris Faraci
Wolff’s Biergarten
Brandon Snooks
Hudson Valley BBQ
Harley Bleitzhofer
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
Daniel Atkins
Savoy Taproom
Michael Nicoli, CEC
Navona
Danny Urschel
Mio Posto
Anna Weisheit
Public House 42
