After nearly two years as chef de cuisine, Miles Borghgraef will leave Lake Park Bistro to pursue another, currently undisclosed, venture. Borghgraef’s six-year tenure with Bartolotta’s has also included work as sous chef for Ristorante Bartolotta.
Meanwhile, Chef John Raymond, former owner and chef at Roots Restaurant and Cellar, a restaurant that paved the way for farm to fork dining across the city, will assume Borghraef’s post.
"He started with us at Harbor House a couple of months ago as a sous chef with the intent of something ‘bigger picture’ for him opening up in the future," notes Adam Siegel, who remains executive chef at Lake Park Bistro and corporate chef for Bartolotta Restaurants. "We look forward to his experience he will bring into the kitchen as well as his many farm connections."
As for Raymond, he says he’s thrilled to be part of the legacy of a restaurant which has been decorated with national awards.
"I am excited to combine my skills and culinary background with Lake Park Bistro’s already sound cuisine," he notes. "This should prove to be a long term culinary journey for all to share in its fruits."
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