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About Us
Maureen and Bruno bring a wealth of experience
to Stella G's. Bruno was born and raised in
Switzerland and perfected his culinary skills in
various resorts throughout Europe. Upon arriving
in the United States, Bruno worked in several
hotels and restaurants, most notably the Manor
in West Orange, NJ and the Golden Horn in Aspen,
CO.
Chef Bruno won acclaim for his gourmet meals at the
Auberge Swiss Restaurant in Berkeley Heights,
NJ. It was there that the Star Ledger awarded
him 4 stars and the New York Times bestowed on
him 3½ stars. He's also conducted instructional
cooking classes and has earned various gold
medals in cooking competitions.
Maureen is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of
America and is a pastry chef. She met Bruno in
Zurich, Switzerland where she completed her
pastry and baking apprenticeship at the Hotel
St.Gotthard. They returned to New Jersey and for
the past seven years, Bruno was the Executive
chef and Maureen was the pastry chef at the very
exclusive Hamilton Farm Golf Club in Gladstone,
NJ. They named the restaurant after their first
grandchild.
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Awards & Accolades |
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The
International Geneva Gold Medal Award
Certificate of Achievement -
International Geneva Association,
Northern New Jersey, April 6th, 1992 |
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The
International Geneva Meritorious
Culinary Service Award
Certificate of Achievement -
International Geneva Association,
Northern New Jersey, March 29, 1993
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The
International Geneva Gold Medal Award
Certificate of Achievement -
International Geneva Association,
Northern New Jersey, March 18, 1997
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New Jersey
Restaurant Association
1998
Hall Of Fame Nominee |
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CCI Institute (Club Chef
Institute)
The Greenbrier, White Springs West
Virginia
Course Completion November 2005 |
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