Chef John Greeley
Photo credits: CSR

Crystal Springs Resort welcomes John Greeley as its new Executive Chef. Greeley joins Crystal Springs from the famed ‘21’ in New York City, where he ran all the restaurant’s dining operations. In his new position, Greeley oversees all the resort’s restaurants, including Crystal Tavern, Springs Bistro and the seasonal outdoor Chef’s Garden restaurant (which opens for the season on Memorial Day).

Greeley grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey in a large extended family with a strong food culture. Trained as an artist with a BFA in Painting and Sculpture, he brings an artistic touch to his local, seasonal cooking. While studying for his art degree in Savannah, Georgia, he became versed in Southern cooking and low-country cuisine in the kitchen of Gerry Klaskala’s 45 South. After graduating, he returned to New York and began working at New York’s legendary ‘21’ under chef Michael Lomonaco. In his 12 years at ’21,’ John rose through the ranks and, in 2007, was named Executive Chef. During his tenure there, he revitalized the menu to much acclaim.

For the seasonal re-opening of the outdoor Chef’s Garden this Memorial Day weekend, Greeley is creating an all new, Southern-inflected menu that highlights the wood-fired grills and smokers in the restaurant. (There is no gas in the outdoor kitchen – only open flame cooking on grills, spits, smokers and in a wood-fired oven.)  The Chef’s Garden operates seasonally from Memorial Day until late September.

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Cheers,

Veronique