Our restaurant has a "pay-what-you-can" philosophy. Great food. And an inclusive vibe.

About Gather55

Gather55 harnesses the power of delicious food to connect diverse communities through a restaurant with an inclusive vibe where all can gather regardless of ability to pay. Gather55 is a Hands On Hartford initiative and part of Hands On Hartford’s commitment to serve neighbors, engage volunteers and connect communities in the Hartford area.

 

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Featured Chef - Joe Cusano

 

Meet Chef Joe:

My love for cooking stems from childhood, watching my mom prepare elaborate Sunday dinners in our Italian household and growing up on a farm, where we raised animals and crops for our meals. This upbringing instilled a deep appreciation for food. I honed my skills at Johnson & Wales University, studying Culinary Arts and food service management for 4 years. Afterward, I gained experience at various local restaurants in Southington before spending 11 years at Max Downtown, refining my craft. Now, as the executive chef at Le Mazet in West Hartford, I continue to grow and innovate in this new culinary venture.

“At Le Mazet, we want to give back to the community. Our team at Le Mazet treats everyone who walks in the door like family and we want to give some of that love back into the community.”

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Directions

Hands on Hartford's

Center for Community

55 Bartholomew Avenue

in the
Parkville neighborhood
of Hartford, Connecticut.

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