Chefs of the Big Apple
Michael & Lisa Sherman

Michael Sherman, chef/owner, has been cooking in Manhattan for more than 10 years. He has worked with some of the great chefs, including Charlie Palmer at Aureole, David Bouley at his original namesake, Gray Kunz at Lespinasse in the St. Regis Hotel and Wayne Nish at March. He is confident his food will satisfy the most incredulous gourmand. Chef Michael's dedication to local, seasonal and organic produce; wild, local fish; and free-range, naturally raised poultry and meat, insures diners that only the best things on earth are used in his cooking. Chef Michael is a 1994 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

Lisa Sherman, pastry chef/owner, has also spent time working at Lespinasse, but in the pastry kitchen. While Michael was attending school at CIA, Lisa worked at Bread Alone in the Catskills. Her greatest culinary influence was her mother, whose pies and simple desserts inspired her to hone her skills and style.

The Riverdale Garden opened in 2003 to stellar reviews including three stars from Bob Lape of Crain's New York Business, and a 23 Food Rating in the Zagat guide. Riverdale Garden offers a comfortable, fine dining experience in the tree-lined Riverdale section of the northwest Bronx, making it easily accessible from Manhattan, Westchester County and New Jersey. The restaurant features sophisticated American seasonal cuisine in a casual, elegant atmosphere, including a flower garden, terrace and wood burning stove. For menus, reservations or directions visit www.theriverdalegarden.com

The Riverdale Garden Restaurant
4576 Manhattan College Parkway
Bronx, New York 10471
(718) 884-5232
Valet Parking Available
www.theriverdalegarden.com

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