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In The Kitchen with Chef Mark Longo

Driving, tireless and artful, Chef Mark Longo is the definition of “going hard.” From May through October, it’s not uncommon for Chef Mark to be working 14-hour days, seven days a week. He cooks for Lavalette’s The Channel Marker, Lobster Dock, The Lavelette Yacht Club, and with the newest Lobster Dock in Seaside, he’s only …

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In The Kitchen with Drew Araneo

Well-respected and humble, Andrew “Drew” Araneo has been showcasing his bold side for the last 18 years at Drew’s Bayshore Bistro. Born in Union Beach, Drew is a proud graduate of the Culinary School at Brookdale. He interned at Long Branch’s famous Joe and Maggie’s Bistro on Broadway. His other credits include Whispers at Spring …

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In The Kitchen with Victor Rallo

He’s a well-known chef, restauranteur, author and television personality. Victor Rallo has enjoyed 42 years in the industry he loves. Rallo’s popular area restaurants – Birravino, Undici, Surf Bar and Grille, and Pastavino – have a steady, devoted following. Drawing on his love of Italian ingredients and his Sicilian heritage, Rallo notched five seasons as …

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In The Kitchen With: Chef David Burke

If ever oh ever a wiz there was, it’s internationally heralded culinary prankster Chef David Burke.  Hazlet born and a world-traveled master chef, Burke is an Atlantic Highlands resident who never forgets his humble roots. He went to Raritan High School in Hazlet, then onto graduate the Culinary Institute of America and Ecole Lanotre School …

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