Anthony Andiario
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About
Chef known for launching the West Chester restaurant, Andiario. After opening in 2018, it quickly became one of the area's best-known restaurants. At one point, reservations for its prime hours had to be made three months ahead. He was one of the semifinalists for the 2022 James Beard Awards Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic category.
Before Fame
He worked at a Dairy Queen one summer with friends as a teenager. He played soccer in high school and then attended Penn State University.
Trivia
He wanted to be a graphic designer. In 2019, he was named a semifinalist in the James Beard Awards Best New Restaurant category.
Family Life
His girlfriend, Maria van Schaijik, ran Andiario with him. As a child, he cooked with his mother and watched cooking on television with his father. He was the youngest of four children.
Associated With
He and Graham Elliot are both chefs recognized by the James Beard Awards.
