Chef in Residence
Andrew Cohen’s primary mission as Chef in Residence is to introduce farmer’s market customers to “under-appreciated” produce. Every Saturday, Andrew scours the market for the best seasonal produce and writes his reviews and comments in the monthly e-newsletter, Edible Paradise. In his column “Fresh Picks at the Market,” Andrew shares tidbits about seasonal eating, easy preparation, storage, and health benefits about the featured products as well as many of his signature recipes.
Biography
Andrew exemplifies the caliber of chef we have here in our neighborhood, with a culinary career that spans over thirty years. A graduate from the esteemed California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Andrew interned at Chez Panisse with celebrity chef and restaurant owner Alice Waters. Andrew was a Santa Cruz chef at the legendary India Joze, the Verandah, and Theo’s—all exceptional restaurants. These and other notable restaurants provided the opportunity to experiment and to broaden his repertoire. Andrew was also a chef-owner at Surf Sushi, where his outstanding sushi skills were a focal point; some of his unique creations are still on sushi menus today.
On occasion, Andrew is a guest chef for Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard, where he matches their fabulous wines to the region’s culinary bounty. In addition, Andrew is a featured food writer for the Santa Cruz Sentinel with a monthly column, “Fresh Feast.”
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