Once my dream became a reality, I moved onto opening my very own Italian bakery. I grew up around my family cooking and baking all the time. I am so excited to promote my new bakery where we sell fresh Italian sandwiches, pastries, specialty coffees and homemade gelato.
What's your favorite meal to prepare? I love cooking simple dishes. Pasta is one of my favorite things to eat. When I designed my new bakery concept however, I wanted a place where guests can enjoy a quick bite or relax with a specialty Italian cappuccino. I pride myself on serving only the freshest products with the best quality ingredients which is true at all of my locations. The bakery holds true to that standard and I am so excited to share my dream with all my family and friends!
Angelo Elia
“ I pride myself on serving only the freshest products with the best quality ingredients which is true at all of my locations.”
Howie Chef of Hobo's
What inspired you to be a chef? I was inspired by my grandmother who was a chef. I went to Johnson & Whales where I learned how to cook and then became a teacher at J & W for 5 yrs. I continue to get inspired when I see people smile when they taste my creations.
What's your favorite meal to prepare? Seafood, Paddock Florentine.
Johnny Pak Chef and Owner at Georgie's Alibi/Monkey Business
Howie
“ I continue to get inspired when I see people smile when they taste my creations.”
What inspired you to be a chef? Well, growing up as a kid my family was poor so
“ I am still loving to cook and improve my cooking style and abilities.”
Johnny Pak
we ate what we got. Watching other children celebrating holidays made me envious and strive to do the best I could and have everything one day. I loved food so as a kid I ate everything. I remember a cousin visiting my family in NYC. She was older and she said to me she was hungry, so I said I'll make you something to eat. I wasn't even tall enough so I grabbed a small stool and stood on it and I made her food from whatever we had in the refrigerator. When my parents came home they asked if she was hungry and she said no your son made me food. They were freaked out as the stove was gas. Since then I've learned all my dad's recipes and came up with some of my own. I also have taken cooking classes in other countries like Thailand to improve myself and to this day I am still