Guest Chefs at Gather55

Each month, Gather55 welcomes a guest chef to craft a limited-run dinner menu that reflects their story and culinary point of view. Your reservation helps power our daytime community café and Hands On Hartford’s food access programs. Thank you for dining with purpose.

July's Guest Chefs

Executive Chef Jeremy Williams

Sous Chef Patti Meza

 

Gather55, Hartford, CT

Experience the Culinary Excellence of Gather55's In-House Chefs

This season, we’re proud to showcase the creativity and passion of our culinary team, led by Chefs Jeremy Williams and Cristina Meza.

Through thoughtful techniques, fresh ingredients, and a commitment to exceptional dining experiences, they continue to bring inspired flavors and innovative dishes to the table.

Their collaborative approach reflects our dedication to quality, hospitality, and memorable moments shared around great food.

 

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Featured Dishes:

Tiger Tears

Tender sautéed beef strips tossed in a bright, spicy lime dressing, finished with crispy shallots and fresh cilantro, and served with crisp lettuce leaves for the perfect balance of heat, crunch, and freshness.

Crispy Stuffed Yucca

Golden, crispy yucca filled with savory vegan picadillo, topped with fresh tomato-avocado relish and finished with a creamy ají amarillo coconut sauce that adds just the right touch of warmth.

Steak Chaufa Rice

Peruvian-inspired fried rice featuring tender New York strip steak and vibrant ají verde salsa, bringing together smoky, savory, and herbaceous flavors in every bite.

Caribbean Fish & Chips

Perfectly pan-roasted snapper served with crispy yucca fries, creamy cilantro aioli, fresh avocado and tomato, and tangy pickled onions for a fresh Caribbean twist on a classic favorite.

Croissant White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Buttery, flaky croissants baked into a decadent white chocolate bread pudding, topped with fresh strawberries and finished with a rich milk chocolate drizzle for the perfect sweet ending.

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Upcoming Guest Chefs

July 2026

Chefs Jeremy Williams and Patti Meza

For July, we are highlighting our Executive and Sous Chef's brilliance and dedication to Gather55 and the mission we stand to achieve!

August 2026

Chef Roshara Sanders

Chef Roshara Sanders of the Culinary Institute of America will be Gather55's August guest chefs.

Previous Guest Chefs

2026

January: Chef Ashley Flagg

The Laurel, West Hartford

Chef Ashley Flagg
February: Chef Vinnie Carbone

Carbone’s, West Hartford

Chef Vinnie Carbone
March: Chef Omar Soriano

Mancora Restobar, Hartford

Chef Omar Soriano
April: Chef Don Fritz

Café Louise, Hartford

Chef Don Fritz
May: Chefs Michelle Sosoranga, Dylan Goff, Marco Morerira, and Joann Makovitzky

Community Table, New Preston

Community Table Culinary Team
June: Chef Ryan Van Grouw

No Mames Mexican Cantina

Chef Ryan Van Grouw
July: Gather55 Culinary Team

Chefs Jeremy Williams and Patti Meza

Gather55 Culinary Team

2025

January: Chef Lapat

Aroy Thai Garden, Middletown

Chef Lapat Watrous
February: Chef Roi Graber

Gveenah, West Hartford

Chef Roi Graber
March: Chef Renee Touponce

Port of Call, Mystic

Chef Renee Touponce
April: Chef David Standridge

The Shipwright’s Daughter, Mystic

Chef David Standridge
May: Chef Johan Jensen

Whitecrest Eatery, Stonington

Chef Johan Jensen
June: Chef Damon Sayer

29 Markle Ct, Bridgeport

Chef Damon Sawyer
July: Chef Daneka Arroyo, Chef Izolde Miranda, & Chef Mimi Cheung
Daneka Arroyo, Soulvadorian
Izolde Miranda, Samba Cuisine
Mimi Cheung, Black Sesame Bakery
July 2025 Guest Chefs
August: Chef Danielle Soto

Hands On Hartford

Chef Danielle Soto
September: Chef Joel Gargano

Grano Arso, Chester

Chef Joel Gargano
October: Chef Carlos Perez

At The Corner, Litchfield

Chef Carlos Perez
November: Terry Walters

Author

Nourish: Plant-Based Recipes to Feed Body, Mind, and Soul
Chef Terry Walters

2024

January: Chef Allison Frey
Henry Provisions, Haddam
February: Chef Adam Greenberg

Sparrow, West Hartford

Chef Adam Greenberg
March: Chef Joe Cusano

Le Mazet, West Hartford

Chef Joe Cusano
April: Chef Zach Shuman

Market Restaurant Group

Chef Zach Shuman
May: Chef Tim East

Union Kitchen, West Hartford

Chef Tim East
June: Chef Chris Sheehan

Max Downtown, Hartford

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July & August: Chef Tom Kaldy

The Charles, Wethersfield

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September: Chef Ani Robaina

Ani's Table and Marketplace, Rocky Hill

Chef Ani Robaina”
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October: Chef Dante Cistulli

Zephyr’s Pizza, West Hartford

Chef Dante Cistulli”
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November: Chef Israel Sanchez

Frida, West Hartford

Chef Israel Sanchez”
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December: Chef Haydar Sharipov

City Kebab House, Hartford

Chef Haydar Sharipov”
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2023

January: Chef Emily Mingrone

Tavern on State, New Haven

Chef Emily Mingrone”
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February: Chef Xavier Santiago

The Place 2 Be

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March: Chef Prasad Chirnomula

Prasad Chirnomula

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April: Chef Ashley Flagg & Chef Kristen Eddy

The Laurel, West Hartford

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May: Chef Scott Miller & Chef Lou Fiore

Zohara, West Hartford

Chef Scott Miller and Lou Fiore”
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June: Chef Andy Perri

Fire x Forge, Hartford

Chef Andy Perri”
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July & August: Chef Jeff Lizotte

Present Company, Tariffville

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September: Chef Jesse Powers

The Beamhouse, Glastonbury

Chef Jesse Powers”
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October: Chef Ale Leiva
November: Chef Tyler Anderson

Millwright's Restaurant, Simsbury

Chef Tyler Anderson
December: Chef Rob Maffucci

Gather55, Hartford

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2022

October: Chef Tyler Anderson

Millwright's Restaurant, Simsbury

Chef Tyler Anderson
November: Chef Billy Grant

Restaurant Bricco, West Hartford

Chef Billy Grant

Previous Guest Chefs

2026

January: Chef Ashley Flagg

The Laurel, West Hartford

Chef Ashley Flagg
February: Chef Vinnie Carbone

Carbone’s, West Hartford

Chef Vinnie Carbone
March: Chef Omar Soriano

Mancora Restobar, Hartford

Chef Omar Soriano
April: Chef Don Fritz

Café Louise, Hartford

Chef Don Fritz
May: Chefs Michelle Sosoranga, Dylan Goff, Marco Morerira, and Joann Makovitzky

Community Table, New Preston

Community Table Culinary Team
June: Chef Ryan Van Grouw

No Mames Mexican Cantina

Chef Ryan Van Grouw

2025

January: Chef Lapat

Aroy Thai Garden, Middletown

Chef Lapat Watrous
February: Chef Roi Graber

Gveenah, West Hartford

Chef Roi Graber
March: Chef Renee Touponce

Port of Call, Mystic

Chef Renee Touponce
April: Chef David Standridge

The Shipwright’s Daughter, Mystic

Chef David Standridge
May: Chef Johan Jensen

Whitecrest Eatery, Stonington

Chef Johan Jensen
June: Chef Damon Sayer

29 Markle Ct, Bridgeport

Chef Damon Sawyer
July: Chef Daneka Arroyo, Chef Izolde Miranda, & Chef Mimi Cheung
Daneka Arroyo, Soulvadorian
Izolde Miranda, Samba Cuisine
Mimi Cheung, Black Sesame Bakery
July 2025 Guest Chefs
August: Chef Danielle Soto

Hands On Hartford

Chef Danielle Soto
September: Chef Joel Gargano

Grano Arso, Chester

Chef Joel Gargano
October: Chef Carlos Perez

At The Corner, Litchfield

Chef Carlos Perez
November: Terry Walters

Author

Nourish: Plant-Based Recipes to Feed Body, Mind, and Soul
Chef Terry Walters

2024

January: Chef Allison Frey
Henry Provisions, Haddam
February: Chef Adam Greenberg

Sparrow, West Hartford

Chef Adam Greenberg
March: Chef Joe Cusano

Le Mazet, West Hartford

Chef Joe Cusano
April: Chef Zach Shuman

Market Restaurant Group

Chef Zach Shuman
May: Chef Tim East

Union Kitchen, West Hartford

Chef Tim East
June: Chef Chris Sheehan

Max Downtown, Hartford

Chef Chris Sheehan”
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July & August: Chef Tom Kaldy

The Charles, Wethersfield

Chef Tom Kaldy”
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September: Chef Ani Robaina

Ani's Table and Marketplace, Rocky Hill

Chef Ani Robaina”
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October: Chef Dante Cistulli

Zephyr’s Pizza, West Hartford

Chef Dante Cistulli”
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November: Chef Israel Sanchez

Frida, West Hartford

Chef Israel Sanchez”
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December: Chef Haydar Sharipov

City Kebab House, Hartford

Chef Haydar Sharipov”
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2023

January: Chef Emily Mingrone

Tavern on State, New Haven

Chef Emily Mingrone”
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February: Chef Xavier Santiago

The Place 2 Be

Chef Xavier Santiago”
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March: Chef Prasad Chirnomula

Prasad Chirnomula

Chef Prasad Chirnomula”
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April: Chef Ashley Flagg & Chef Kristen Eddy

The Laurel, West Hartford

Chef Ashley Flagg and Kristen Eddy”
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May: Chef Scott Miller & Chef Lou Fiore

Zohara, West Hartford

Chef Scott Miller and Lou Fiore”
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June: Chef Andy Perri

Fire x Forge, Hartford

Chef Andy Perri”
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July & August: Chef Jeff Lizotte

Present Company, Tariffville

Chef Jeff Lizotte”
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September: Chef Jesse Powers

The Beamhouse, Glastonbury

Chef Jesse Powers”
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October: Chef Ale Leiva
November: Chef Tyler Anderson

Millwright's Restaurant, Simsbury

Chef Tyler Anderson
December: Chef Rob Maffucci

Gather55, Hartford

Chef Robert Maffucci”
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2022

October: Chef Tyler Anderson

Millwright's Restaurant, Simsbury

Chef Tyler Anderson
November: Chef Billy Grant

Restaurant Bricco, West Hartford

Chef Billy Grant