You are looking for a magnetic container near the left corner of Chris and Pam's restaurant.
Pam and Chris Willis
Chris Willis was going to be a drummer while his wife, Pam, had her sights set on acting. But deep down, it was always their fate to open a restaurant.
Chris’ life has been surrounded by food - growing it, cultivating it, cooking it - even from his early days on his family’s fourth-generation farm. There, he was inspired to appreciate the nuances of produce and discover the delicate seasonality of flavors.
Hospitality is in Pam’s blood. The daughter of a hotelier and a restaurateur, Pam lived in New York City hotels when she was a young girl, finding herself often left with cooks and busboys as babysitters. She spent hours with Maître D’s after school, folding napkins and steaming silverware.
Chris built his impressive resume across many fine establishments, but attributes his career to five impactful experiences: the fundamentals of cooking at Rialto; discipline at Clio; balance, texture and spice at Cafe Gray; how to cook pasta at Sfoglia; and the importance of maximum flavor impact at ABC Cocina. The combination of all of these things is what makes Chris the chef he is today.
In defining his approach to food, Chris believes in power of simplicity. Showcase just a few star ingredients in a dish and allow the care, knowledge and skill to shine through. Together, Chris and Pam’s goal is to serve unfussy, great food and channel their natural knack for hospitality.
In 2025, their restaurant was recognized in the Michelin Guide.
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