I was born in Queens, New York, but I grew up on Long Island.  Some of my fondest memories are selling ice-cream on one of my Dad’s Freezer Fresh ice-cream trucks in the streets of Brooklyn at the age of 10. My culinary roots began with watching my grandfather serve Nathan’s famous hot dogs in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY.

I was the Chef/Owner of The Sherwood Diner in Lawrence, Long Island.  I am a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York. I am one of  Broward County’s longest running celebrity Chefs for Navy Fleet Week. I appeared on Channel 7’s Deco Drive demonstrating my gluten-free meals. I was Owner/Chef for Tommy’s Italian restaurant in Davie, FL; I was 3 years Zagat-rated for outstanding food and service for Tommy’s Italian restaurant in South Broward; I am the father of 3: one boy and two girls. I am blessed with three grandchildren, also two girls and one boy.

I have 40 plus years of Culinary experience in the hospitality field and senior living care.  My greatest joy in my professional life has been cooking nostalgic food and chatting with the residents. I have a strong love and devotion to my family, my partner Colleen, my friends, and the ocean.

Buon Appetito!
Chef Tommy