Meet Us
Chef Mark Anthony is a native New Yorker born in Troy NY. Mostly raised in the Maryland area, Chef returned to NY after an eight-year enlistment in The United States Army as an Information Systems Management Specialist. Chef’s love for cooking and his curiosity about the restaurant industry took off with Friendly’s Ice Cream Corporation where he started off as a grill cook and then was quickly promoted into the General Manager Training program. Within 9 months of employment Chef Mark Anthony was given the first of his two stores to run for Friendly’s both in the New York Capitol area. Seeking more education about cooking, Chef enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at Schenectady County Community College in the spring of 2001. Chef Mark enjoyed learning especially during two internships at The Kentucky Derby(2001 & 2002) and one at the Breeder’s Cup(2001) at Belmont Park. Graduating Cum Laude in 2003 with an Associate's Degree in Occupational Studies.

After School Chef took his show north and worked to form his experience at several Adirondack eateries. For 10 1/2 years, Chef was the Executive Chef for the Centerplate Corporation at Gore Mountain Ski Center, an entertainment concession management company head quartered in South Carolina.

Chef Mark's resume includes, Part Owner and operator of Café Nonie, part time as the Breakfast Chef at the 4-Diamond Triple AAA rated Friend’s Lake Inn in Chestertown, NY and has worked as a Director of Dining Services in Senior Living communities in Vermont, New York and Massachusetts.

Kathleen moved to VT in 1979, and has worked in education as a teacher and principal for 30 years. In addition, Kathleen has held leadership positions in the Non Profit world, servicing specifically in the areas of Mental Health and Education. Kathleen has guest lectured at 5 college as she shares her lived experiences with a variety of audiences.
Kathleen and Mark reside in Vergennes, VT.