
AJ Schaller
Executive Chef, CREA
Education:
Culinary Institute of America AOS
Certifications:
HACCP Certification, Rutgers University
ServSafe Managers, Academie Culinaire de France, American Culinary Federation
Past Experience:
Culinary Manager, Daniel Boulud’s Dinex Group; Executive Chef, Corkbuzz, Stagaire, Restaurant Michel Bras
Home Country:
United States
Favorite Cuisine:
French
What’s your favorite white wine? Red wine?
Sauvignon Blanc and Bordeaux
Favorite cooking show?
The Mind of a Chef
What’s your favorite middle-of-the-night snack?
Fried egg and bacon sandwich
What would you prepare for a romantic meal?
Something that would involve Champagne and lobster
Favorite comfort food?
Shrimp and grits
Name a challenging dish to prepare.
Galette de Rois
What’s your dream vacation?
Thailand
Education:
Culinary Institute of America AOS
Certifications:
HACCP Certification, Rutgers University
ServSafe Managers, Academie Culinaire de France, American Culinary Federation
Past Experience:
Culinary Manager, Daniel Boulud’s Dinex Group; Executive Chef, Corkbuzz, Stagaire, Restaurant Michel Bras
Home Country:
United States
Favorite Cuisine:
French
What’s your favorite white wine? Red wine?
Sauvignon Blanc and Bordeaux
Favorite cooking show?
The Mind of a Chef
What’s your favorite middle-of-the-night snack?
Fried egg and bacon sandwich
What would you prepare for a romantic meal?
Something that would involve Champagne and lobster
Favorite comfort food?
Shrimp and grits
Name a challenging dish to prepare.
Galette de Rois
What’s your dream vacation?
Thailand