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Chef of the Week: Leonard Aldridge, Smitty's Pub & Grille
Get to know the people behind some of Bradenton's best eateries.
Name: Leonard Aldridge
Title: Chef.
Restaurant: , 3812 Manatee Ave W.
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Contact Info: 941-746-1027
Hours: Daily, 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
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Specialty: Wings and ribs with homemade sauces.
How long have you been cooking? 31 years.
Do you cook at home? Sometimes — when I can’t talk my wife or daughter into doing the cooking.
What is your favorite comfort food? Chicken and dumplings.
Other than your restaurant, where else do you like to eat in Bradenton? The Honey Tree Café.
A message from Chef Leonard: Come on in and eat — and catch the game while you’re at it. During baseball and football season, we always have all the games playing. I’ve actually lost count of how many TV’s we have in here. While you’re here, try the new crab cakes and always remember to ask your server about the daily specials.
Other information: We do delivery in the area around the river, the causeway, 14th Street, and as far as Cortez. We also do catering — and I can match virtually any price. If you want it, I can make it, and I’ve never had a dissatisfied catering customer.
