Patch Picks: Top Chefs
South Jersey is home to some amazing chefs. Check out these local favorites.
1. Chef Alex Capasso: Blackbird and West Side Gravy, Collingswood This tattooed master of fusion cuisine is convivial, unconventional, and always spot-on when it comes to his food. Capasso's time is split blending the finest French and Italian culinary techniques at Blackbird, and frying up all-American juicy burgers at sister restaurant West Side Gravy. And since the restaurants sit side-by-side on Haddon Avenue, it makes a conveniently hectic—but happy—career for Capasso. A "local boy made good," Capasso is a longtime Collingswood resident, who started out washing dishes in a cafe at age 15. He quickly fell in love with the restaurant culture. A celebrated chef since his early days at Misto in Cherry Hill and Max's in Cinnaminson, …
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Leora Stauts....Rev. Lulu
11:03 am on Friday, May 20, 2011
Can't believe you didn't pick Anthony from 505 Prime or Hose from Joe Pescs.......2 best restraunts in Collingswood. Food and service is best around...hands down. Wake up !!!! more ›