About Us

Biagio A. Dente, CEC, AAC, HOF

  • Certified Executive Chef (ACF)
  • Member: American Academy of Chefs (ACF)
  • Charter Member/Past President:
    ACF, Professional Chefs Northeast PA Chapter Chef of the Year - 1979
  • American Academy of Chefs Hall of Fame (ACF), 2006
  • Member: National Restaurant Association
  • Past State President: Pennsylvania Restaurant Association
  • Recipient of Medals, Ribbons for Culinary Art salons and Top of the Table entries
  • Affiliated with: International Caterers Association
  • Recipient:
    Lifetime Achievement Award (from: American Academy of Chefs - 2003)
    Presidential Medallion (from: American Culinary Federation - 2001)
  • Local TV, Newspaper, and Radio Personality
  • Judge / Guest Lecturer / Demonstrator at various culinary shows, schools, and local organizations
  • Member: National Accreditation Committee (ACF)

Blaise Alan Dente, CCC

  • Certified Chef de Cuisine (ACF)
  • Bachelor of Science Degree:
    Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
    East Stroudsburg University of PA
  • Top 20 Under 40 Business Professionals of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 2005 (Sponsored by Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal)
  • Top 40 Under 40 Business Professionals of Northeast PA, 2010 (Sponsored by the Times Leader)
  • 2003-2009 Chapter Secretary: ACF, Professional Chefs Northeast PA
  • 2010-2011 Chapter President: ACF, Professional Chefs Northeast PA
  • Chapter Chef of the Year
    ACF, Professional Chefs of Northeast PA (2008)
  • Adjunct Faculty Member: Keystone College (La Plume, PA) Chef/Instructor
  • Recipient of: Medals, Ribbons, Diplomas for Hot Food and Cold Food Culinary Competitions
  • Active volunteer member of local community and civic organizations