Jonathan began working in London restaurants at the age of 15. He played every role in a restaurant but always had a yearning to be in the kitchen at the end of the day. Chefs commanded his fascination and respect with their creations; the kitchen was a mysterious place of expression and art form and he was the “kid on tip toes trying to peer over the fence”.

That passion led him to America and attendance at the Connecticut Culinary Institute, then to Piedmont, Italy where he immersed himself in Italian cuisine and culture. “In Italy enjoying wine, food and espresso is as important as getting dressed” recalls Jon. Upon returning to America Jon worked as Sous-Chef for Nicola Mancini at La Tavola Ristorante in Waterbury, earning Best New Restaurant in Connecticut, and Best Italian Restaurant in New Haven County.

Now acting as Executive Chef for the Litchfield Inn and the Bantam Bistro, Jon hopes to share his passion for food, the variety of flavors and techniques he has learned, and to inspire the kid in all of us to peer over the garden fence with him and savor life’s little pleasures.