Lopresti Consulting Group

I am a Classically trained, passionate, culinary professional with over 3 decades of experience with globally influenced cuisine, managing the kitchens of three Manhattan fine dining restaurants, a partnership in Portland Maine, development and operation of an upscale Private Country Club on L.I.’s North Fork and extensive leadership & advisement in Newport Rhode Island.

Culinary diversity is the simplest part of the hospitality formula. Any Chef with a strong skill set, broad culinary experiences and an open mind can assemble a balanced menu offering if there's vision. As a Chef with a “classical culinary soul” being current and tapping into modern inspirations lets me take a traditional dish and create an original one. As a “defender of the minimal” I'm keeping it simple, letting mother natures bounty be the star. These creations must speak to me first, it must be something that I want to eat and then there can be honesty & respect in what I put in front of my guests.

Jon LoPresti