Morristown Chef Nominated For Garden State Culinary Arts Award

MORRISTOWN, NJ— A Morristown chef has been nominated for a Garden State Culinary Arts Award.

Thomas Ciszak, the chef at Blue Morel, was nominated in the Outstanding Chef category, which recognizes chefs that "served to inspire, educate and set standards in both the state and the industry," according to the award description.

• Scott Anderson, Elements and Mistral, Princeton
• Andrew “Drew” Araneo, Drew's Bayshore Bistro, Keyport
• Joseph Baldino, Zeppoli, Collingswood
• Thomas Ciszak, Chakra Restaurant, Paramus; Blue Morel, Morristown
• Ryan DePersio, Fascino, Montclair; Battello, Jersey City; The Kitchen Step, Jersey City
• Ariane Duarte, Ariane Kitchen & Bar, Verona
• Shigeru Fukuyoshi, Sagami Japanese Restaurant, Collingswood
• Lucas Manteca, The Red Store, Cape May Point
• Juan Andres Placencia, Costanera Cocina Peruana, Montclair
• Dan Richer, Razza Pizza Artigianale, Jersey City

The winners will be selected by 100 independent judges, including journalist, food writers, cookbook authors and other experts. Finalists will be announced in April, and winners will be announced in May.

You can read more about the awards here.

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