Chef Of The Week: Jodi Boucher, Theresa’s

Name: Jodi Boucher.

Title: Owner/chef.

Restaurant: , 608 14th St. W.

Contact Info: 941-747-7066

Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Specialty Homemade soups, sandwiches, and hot breakfasts and lunches. Cubans are a customer favorite.

How long have you been cooking? 25 years.

Do you cook at home? Of course, I’m a woman. I have to.

What is your favorite comfort food? Baked potato, because I’m an Irish girl and we love our baked potato.

Other than your restaurant, where else do you like to eat in Bradenton? . I like small, family owned businesses and has a great place.

A message from Chef Jodi: It’s never dull running a restaurant, and you meet a lot of nice people. We try to be very creative with food. It’s hard work, but I love it.

Other information: Theresa’s was voted one of the top five best burgers in town. You can enjoy your breakfast or lunch in the smartly appointed dining room or on the vine-covered patio. They offer take out, delivery, and catering. A private dinning room is available for parties.