Meet the Chef/Owners: Jim and Chris Costalas

is a family affair. Gus Costalas named the restaurant after his mother and raised his two boys in the restaurant. Today, both Jim and Chris Costalas run the place. We the family-run restaurant a few weeks ago and gave you a of the place.

Now we give you a brief, inside look of the men behind the restaurant. Patch sat down with the two brothers for a quick-fire interview and, in true restaurateur fashion, only one of the brothers had time for the whole interview. Read below to find out more.

Names: Jim and Chris Costalas

Ages: JC: 41; CC: 44

Years in the Industry: JC: 27; CC: 30

First Kitchen Job: Charlotte's Restaurant (both)

Biggest Kitchen Disaster: CC: None.

Advice for Home Cooks: Come to Charlotte's and ask for the owners (both).

Favorite Thing to Cook: CC: Seafood, lamb chops and tacos (my son's favorite).

Favorite Local Restaurant: CC: Teikoku in West Chester, Sang Kee in Wynnewood, Yang Ming in Bryn Mawr and Buddakan in Philadelphia.

Favorite Restaurant in the World: CC: Teikoku and Sang Kee.

Guilty Pleasure (food or drink): CC: Stone crabs and blue claw crabs.

Last Meal on Earth: CC: Stone crabs and lamb chops.