Ne Timeas Restaurant Group

Thomas McNaughton, executive chef, ne timeas restaurant group: Chef Thomas McNaughton started working in kitchens at a very young age in Southern New Jersey. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, Thomas moved to the Bay Area and started working at La Folie. He then went on to become sous chef at two of San Franciscos... most respected restaurants: Gary Danko and Quince. In addition to his time in San Francisco, McNaughton traveled throughout Europe to work and stage at Michell Rostang in France, Tantrise in Germany, and Sassege in Italy. The James Beard Foundation nominated Thomas for Rising Star Chef in 2011, and again in 2012, and flour + water was nominated as Best New Restaurant in 2010. In addition to flour + water, Thomas currently oversees the growth and development of Central Kitchen and Salumeria, two projects that the ne timeas restaurant group opened in spring 2012. David Steele, partner, ne timeas restaurant group: David Steele, also a New Jersey native, merges the heart of a food entrepreneur with the brain of a born businessman. Eight years of restaurant experience segued into 18 more working in finance, most recently as a Executive Director of a wealth management firm. The ne timeas restaurant group is the realization of a life-long dream to return to the food world and create a restaurant that has spectacularly high standards while maintaining a sense of its humble beginnings. For Steele, excellence does not equal exclusivity. He applies this pursuit of excellence to every aspect of the ne timeas restaurant groups operations, not just food and service, but also atmosphere, design, employee satisfaction, financial sustainability, and the ne timeas restaurant groups role within its neighborhood and community. Ryan Pollnow, chef, ne timeas restaurant group: Chef Ryan Pollnow never imagined that working in a country club kitchen as a teenager would lay the groundwork for his career path. After graduating from culinary school, Ryan traveled abroad to continue his ...Read More