John Elkhay Names Ted Newcomer Jr. President of Chow Fun Food Group
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John Elkhay Names Ted Newcomer Jr. President of Chow Fun Food Group
“I cannot be more proud of Ted. He has overcome great adversity to grow into President of Chow Fun Food Group. His passion and commitment to excellence has allowed him to head one of Rhode Island’s most prestigious restaurant groups, managing 7 restaurants and growing,” said John Elkhay, CEO of Chow Fun Food Group.
Working his way up since 1998
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTNewcomer has been with Chow Fun since 1998, starting his career as a cook, server and bartender and has worked in almost every role in the company since he started his journey with Chow Fun.
In 2003, he was named Corporate Beverage Manager and quickly rose through the ranks when he was named Senior Vice President in 2009.
Newcomer received a associates degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelors of Science in Food Service Management from Johnson and Wales. Currently, he is a board member of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association and chairs the Government Affairs committee.
10 Dishes That Show Providence's Love of Bacon
Luxe Burger Bar
5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, RI 02903
Luxe Burger Bar in Providence features a dish that will satisfy any bacon-holic, ever hear of baconnaise?
The Dish: Ultimate Bacon Burger (Wagyu beef, tempura fried bacon, bacon horseradish cheddar, bacon jam, baconnaise)
Photo: El Keter B. (Yelp)
The American
311 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI 02908
Have you ever wondered where you could get a whole plate of bacon as an appetizer without judgement? May The American be your nirvana.
The Dish: Steakhouse Bacon (Premium smoked bacon, hand cut to a quarter inch thick slice)
Photo: kitchenriffs.com
Hemenway's
121 S Main St, Providence, RI 02903
Seafood and bacon is a match made in heaven...or the sea at Hemenway's.
The Dish: Crab & Lobster Cakes (spicy chipotle aioli, bacon, corn succotash)
Big Tony's
525 Eaton St, Providence, RI 02908
Big Tony's features bacon cheese fries on their menu, simple yet refined.
The Dish: Bacon Cheese Fries (Golden brown steak fries smothered in cheese sauce and bacon)
Photo: Anthony R. (Yelp)
Chez Pascal
960 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906
Chez Pascal makes an intriguing blend of salty and sweet with this appetizer.
The Dish: hot sausage link topped with bacon jam
Cafe Choklad
2 Thomas St, Providence, RI 02903
Previously featured on our list: Rhode Island’s Best BLT’s, Cafe Choklad's BLT is one of the best way to get your daily bacon intake up.
The Dish: Cafe BLT (country white bread, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato)
Kitchen
94 Carpenter St, Providence, RI 02903
Kitchen on Federal Hill is known for giving out massive cuts of bacon on the side for breakfast - yum!
Kartabar
284 Thayer St, Providence, RI 02906
Kartabar on Thayer is a great spot to grab a drink and your bacon fix.
The Dish: Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Jumbo scallops wrapped in bacon served on a skewer, topped with lemon garlic herb butter and a side of cucumber wasabi.
Nick's On Broadway
500 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909
Nick's accompanies their bacon with eggs benedict and hollandaise sauce.
The Dish: Eggs Benedict style with two poached eggs + hollandaise sauce, served over a house-baked buttermilk biscuit, side of bacon
Photo: E C. (Yelp)
Johnny Rockets
269 Thayer St, Providence, RI, 02906
Johnny Rockets was co-founded by Rhode Island native LLoyd Sugarman, and the franchise's Rhode Island Squealer is bacon lover's dream.
The Dish: Rhode Island Squealer (100% fresh all-natural beef, chopped bacon, mesquite seasoning, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lettuce, onions, tomato, mayonnaise, our red red sauce, Cabot sharp white cheddar)
Photo: johnnyrockets.com
