JOAN LONG OWNER PATTY LONG CATERING
Joan and friend Deborah Patty used to travel the world as international flight attendants for TWA. When a strike left them unemployed, they decided to channel a love for culinary arts into a career. A few years later, Deborah relocated to California and Joan started flying solo with the support of her family and staff. The company has enjoyed great success with Joan’s focus on fresh ingredients, creative cooking and a talent for making memorable experiences. The 9th Street Abbey, which Joan and her husband acquired and renovated, serves not only as a unique venue but also as the company’s headquarters and is definitely worth checking out.
What is your long-standing culinary obsession? Finding the best French fries, no, coconut crème pie, no, turnip greens. Let’s go with coconut crème pie. What’s a food that you eat that most people would think you never would? The Slinger at Eat Rite. And White Castle. What is your source of inspiration? Definitely the people I work with. All of them have amazing personal stories I find really inspiring. And they bring all this new energy. I just love our people. What are you personal fridge/pantry must haves? Red wine, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, olives, capers, fresh tomatoes, feta and basil. Ted Drewes? Love it, hate it, don’t get it? My freezer is full of it. I’m trying to not get it. But, I get it.