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Executive Chef Susanna Tolini "Al Fresco"
Executive Chef Susanna Tolini oversees recipe development and collaborates on flavor profile development for the al fresco brand. A magna cum laude graduate of the esteemed Johnson & Wales School of Culinary Arts, Chef Tolini brings more than a quarter century of, enthusiasm, expertise and creativity to the al fresco brand. Susanna’s diverse background includes extensive experience as a gourmet chef, a chef instructor at a culinary college, and product developer for leading premium food manufacturers. She made a name for herself as co-owner and chef at Le Bocage, which ranked among the finest French restaurants in the Boston area. The eatery was described by the Boston Globe as "one of a handful of places that changed the way Bostonians thought about restaurants and about food." Susanna later used her chef and management expertise to develop new products for leading premium food manufacturers, including Trio’s Pasta, Stop & Shop and Hans Kissle. After joining the al fresco team in 2007, Susanna turned her energies toward the test kitchen, where she helps develop unique flavors for al fresco all natural chicken sausage. Using only the freshest, all natural ingredients – which she picks out daily at one of New England’s largest fresh produce wholesalers – Susanna introduces al fresco customers to the latest scrumptious flavors offered by the best chicken sausage brand in the United States. These creations include al fresco varieties like Roasted Pepper & Asiago and Spinach & Feta, as well as delicious, easy recipe ideas for all 14 al fresco gourmet flavors. Dozens of her delicious, healthy recipes and meal ideas can be found on the al fresco website, www.alfrescoallnatural.com Susanna embodies the al fresco brand in her fresh approach to the brand and to life. Susanna truly lives life with flavor.
Bill Bokon - owner - Stagecoach Country Inn - Wyoming , Rhode Island
Deb & Bill Bokon invite you to stay in their beautifully restoredVictorian styled 1796 Rhode Island Country Inn. This historic building is located in the town of Richmond, village of Wyoming, Rhode Island. The original structure was once a stopover for the stagecoaches passing through Richmond. Weary travelers rested here for many years until the building became worn and rundown. The Stagecoach House Inn was completely renovated in 2001. There are two fireplaces that date back to the late 1700's along with beams and granite that decorate throughout the Inn. Accompanying the old, there are many new conveniences that make the Stagecoach House the warm and cozy country inn that it is today. The close proximity to I-95, Rhode Island beaches, and 9 golf courses (6 within five miles) makes the Stagecoach House a very popular place to stay. Located between Connecticut's Mystic Seaport/Aquarium and Providence, RI, the Inn places you within 30 minutes of all the area's most visited attractions. Newport, Watch Hill, Arcadia Park, Yawgoo Valley, Foxwoods Casino, Block Island Ferry, T.F. Green airport and Historic Wickford.
David Holder - President - Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in Central New York. Although the Chamber began back in 1889 as a way to offer business assistance and development programs to local businesses, this is not the same Chamber that began so many years ago. Today, the Chamber is an icon in the Syracuse business community, leading the way in everything from government relations and lobbying to creating economic growth in our region. We are a driving force for economic vitality and high quality of life in the Central New York community. We are a broad-based association representing more than 2200 businesses of all sizes and from virtually every industry and profession in our area. Our members are business owners who realize that, through the Chamber, they can accomplish collectively what they cannot accomplish individually, while enhancing their credibility as a viable member of the business community. Our Mission: To create an economic climate that enhances growth, prosperity and the quality of life for all who live and work in Greater Syracuse