Chef’s Corner

Charles Lazzareschi, named Best Local Chef by the Madison Magazine Reader Poll, inherited an interest in cooking early by spending time at his father’s Italian restaurant in San Francisco. He has worked in hotels for the past thirteen years and prior to moving to Madison in 2006 was the executive chef for five years at the Embassy Suites in Denver, Colorado. He studied at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.

Charles manages the day-to-day food and beverage operations, which includes overseeing the Dayton Street Grille and banquet functions.

Past appearances include:

• REAP Cooking Demonstration at Isthmus Green Day 2009
• Madison Magazine Food and Wine Show Dueling Chef competition (2006-2009)
• American Liver Foundation Flavors of Madison (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
• Junior League of Madison Chefs For Change (2007, 2009)
• March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction (2006, 2007, 2008)