The Crystal Coast Is Cookin'

	Pastry & Executive Chef Antionette M. Oberci Crab's Claw Oceanfront Fine Caribbean Cuisine 201 West Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach, NC (252) 726-8222 http://www.crabsclaw.com
" We are only as good as the next guest we serve."
A graduate of Johnson and Wales Culinary University Class of 1993. She holds an extensive background of food, wine, pastries and making her guests feel welcome. Toni has won awards and recognition with her recipes and her creative versions of Tiramisu. Toni has taught cake decorating and food classes and is responsible for the all the Dinner Entrees and Desserts on the Crab's Claw Menu. This recent menu is a Mediterranean influence with a Caribbean Flair. Chef Antionette also recently opened her second restaurant in Morehead City called CC Ralwiggies. The areas first Vegetarian Restaurant. Toni has been on Atlantic Beach for nearly ten years and has always maintained Quality and Consistency when it comes to the food, service and wine. " We are only as Good as the next guest we serve". Toni

	Chef, Co-Owner, And Creator Baptist Knaven Café Zito 105 South 11th Street Morehead City, NC (252) 726-6676 http://www.cafezito.com
One of my favorite dishes is our Grilled Scallops over Fried Green Tomatoes topped with Pico de Gallo. To me, this dish epitomizes our cuisine. It incorporates the best local, seasonal ingredients and combines them in a way that is both innovative and traditional. It is a fusion of the best of both worlds. Every spring, our regular customers start asking, ‘Have you got green tomatoes yet?’

	Chef Bryan Carithers Front Street Grill At Stillwater 300 Front Street Beaufort, NC 28516 (252) 728-4956 http://www.frontstreetgrillatstillwater.com/
Front Street Grill at Stillwater brings to tangible form, the passion Bryan has for the romance and allure of the regions the restaurant’s food represents. He returns to the Caribbean and travels the “south” whenever possible, searching for fresh ideas that may spark new menu items, or add a new dimension to a dish that may have been on the menu since opening 17 years ago.

	Executive Chef Charles Park Beaufort Grocery Co. 117 Queen Street Beaufort, NC 28516 (252) 728-3899 http://www.beaufortgrocery.com/
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, a member of the prestigious Chaine des Rotisseurs.

	Chefs Chris Allen & Samuel Fuentes Ballyhoo's Island Sport Grill 140 Fairview Drive Emerald Isle, NC (252) 354-9397 http://www.ballyhoos.net/
Come in and meet our Chef's Chris Allen & Samuel Fuentes. Chris hails from the our area and specializes in Creole & American Cuisine, Samuel is from the Island of Puerto Rico and specializes in Caribbean Cuisine. Come in today to try one of their many specials that are not on the menu and served on special nights.

	Chef Coyne The Bistro-By-The-Sea Restaurant & Private Banquet 4031 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 28557 (252) 247-2777 http://www.bistro-by-the-sea.com/
Chef Coyne grew up in his relative's Italian restaurant and worked himself up through every position. To increase his knowledge, he earned a Culinary Arts degree from Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI. Libby graduated from Ball State University in Muncie, IN with a B.S. degree.

	Chef Hogan Carlton's Fine Dining At The Beach Mm 11, N.C. Hwy. 58 Salter Path, NC 28575 (252) 808-3404 http://www.carltonsathome.com/
Chef Hogan received his formal education in accounting, then learned the chef's trade on the job. His cozy little establishment is providing some of the best food on North Carolina's coast

	Chef De Cuisine Jerry Frivance Sharpies Grill And Bar 521 Front Street Beaufort, NC (252) 838-0101 http://www.sharpiesgrill.com/
Jerry has worked at Sharpies since our earliest days. A Native of Carteret County and Graduate of the Carteret Community College Culinary School, Chef Frivance and his wife Rachel have three children and reside in Beaufort, NC.
Jerry worked side by side with Zac Durham for the last year and proved to be the natural choice above many applicants. "Chef Frivance understands the Sharpies concept and shares our vision for the future of Sharpies" states owner Joyce Gross, "We really work well together. Jerry is a great leader for our team, one every body respects and trust." Chef Frivance brings a combined 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry with a six year emphasis in Fine Dining. In addition to his time at Sharpies, he has worked at Nikola's (previously of Morehead City), and Greens Supper Club in Greensboro, NC. To assist Chef Frivance we also hired Chef de Cuisine, Bee Castle. Chef Castle manages our kitchen at lunch and assists Chef Frivance in the day to day operations of Sharpies.

	Chefs Kevin Brighton And Michael Santos Chefs 105 105 S 7th Street Morehead City, NC (252) 240-1105 http://www.chefs505.com/
Chefs 505 and their staff look forward to serving you. Eat, Drink, Relax.
Offering a casual yet creative atmosphere is what chef’s 505 strive to do. That goal has never been more important than it is today. For owners Kevin Brighton and Michael Santos, they are committed to providing customers with some of the best food in Greenville. Kevin Brighton and Michael Santos are both ECU Graduates. Chef Michael Santos attend Burlington culinary academy. Michael studied overseas in Germany before attending ECU to get his degree in Hospitality and Management. Kevin Brighton attended ECU and worked at Chefs 505 under the previous owner Chef Scot McClelland. While attending school Mike Santos was the Executive Chef at Christine’s. Kevin & Mike started working together at Christine’s then decided that they wanted to venture out, take a risk and open a restaurant themselves. They took over ownership of Chefs 505 in May of 2002. Since taking over ownership of the restaurant in 2002 Kevin and Mike have made a few changes to the restaurant. In 2004 Chefs 505 introduced the Lounge @ 505, this chic new addition added an extra 30 more bar seats and plush leather chairs and love seats for another 20 people. This venue offers live jazz on Wednesdays, live music on Thursdays and bands on Saturdays. The lounge is also available for private parties, pharmaceutical diners, luncheons and business meetings. Chefs 505 and their staff look forward to serving you. Eat, Drink, Relax.