CHEF JAMES BELLICCHI

With over 25 years of culinary experience and a graduate of the prestigious New England Culinary Institute, Chef James Bellicchi honed his skills in some of New York’s finest establishments, including Gramercy Tavern (★) and AZ Restaurant, where he worked alongside renowned chefs like Tom Colicchio and Patricia Yeo. Chef James specializes in a variety of cuisines, drawing inspiration from Italian, Japanese, and French culinary traditions. He believes in the beauty of simplicity and creativity, offering everything from intimate family dinners and outdoor barbecues to lavish banquets and throw down parties. 

His unique background includes training under his mother, a renowned macrobiotic chef, and the esteemed Master Japanese Chef Hiroshi Hayashi. These experiences have equipped him with exceptional knife skills and a deep respect for the culinary arts. His passion for cooking stems from his upbringing in Boston, where he learned the importance of using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.