Here are some links to friends who work in the restaurant, catering, food business that I admire and am inspired by...
Restaurant in Portsmouth, NH owned by college friend Chris "Koz" Kozlowski. Koz is a CIA graduate and formerly owned the Crescent City Bistro and Rum Bar. He is now the proud owner of New Hampshire's only Chicago Style USDA Prime steakhouse.
http://www.orchardstreetchopshop.com/
Restaurant in Providence owned by an old high school friend, Matt Jennings. Matt and his wife seem to be doing quite well for themselves. I have yet to check out his restaurant LA LAITERIE Bistro in Providence or his cheese shop, but here is the link:
http://www.farmsteadinc.com/
Matt was also interviewed recently by a fellow blogger while in Boston participating in Cochon 555 at the Liberty Hotel along with many of Boston's best chefs. Here is the interview link: http://jacquelinechurch.com/ldg/1719-cochon555-chef-matt-jennings-on-strong-opinions-the-rule-of-5-and-pigs-from-farm-to-fork
Catering service owned by an old friend I met in Chatham. Ellen is a CIA graduate who spent time in the culinary publishing business before deciding to open up her own catering, gourmet meal delivery service in Hoboken, NJ.
http://www.thesecretchefllc.com/
Restaurant and Clam Shack owned by another old high school friend, Mac Hay. Mac and his brother Alex have opened up a few places in Wellfleet on Cape Cod.
http://www.macsseafood.com/
Bar and Grill located in Chatham owned by Mike Giorgio. Mike worked at the Chatham Squire for many, many years before venturing out on his own. A great place to stop by before catching a Chatham A's game.
http://www.rednun.com/