Lansdale Native Lauded for Culinary Skills

Lansdale native Christina DeSilva is getting regional attention for her new role as executive chef at a Philadelphia pub.

The 21-year-old was recently named executive chef at Taproom on 19th, a restaurant and bar that serves “ local, seasonal farm-to-table inspired upscale pub fare,” according to its website.

In a profile featured on Philly.com, her cooking style was described as “upscale stoner food.”

Menu selections at Taproom on 19th include venison chili, charred Brussels sprouts, shepherd’s pie croquettes and a brown butter sage milkshake.

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