Professional Staff
 Jessica Raia-Long:
Chef/Owner
Education:
BA Double Major German and Communications - Auburn University, 1993. AOS Culinary Arts - New England Culinary Institute, 2001, Montpelier, Vermont. Visit the NECI website HERE.
Experience:
Has worked in the hospitality industry since 1987, starting at Domino’s Pizza as a pizzamaker.
Personal Chef and Caterer since 2001.
Founded The NoHo Bistro in May 2004.
Board of Director for New England Culinary Institute.
Passions:
Travel, Travel, Travel, music of all kinds and my family.
Quote:
"It's all about the food."
What is the most memorable food experience you’ve had?
Living in Europe, we traveled to Interlaken, Switzerland to hike. After a long day of hiking, the potato rösti with Gruyere, a simply dressed mixed field green salad with white asparagus and a bottle of Riesling looking at the Swiss Alps made such a huge impression on me. It pushed me over the edge to choose the culinary field when we returned to the US.
 Tina Hurless:
Chef/Owner
Education: BA Double Major English and Communications Florida State University, 1995. Certified Culinary Degree from Hillsborough Community College, 2000.
Experience:
Held a variety of positions from lead Garde Manger to Sous Chef over a four star restaurant in a 5-year span. Joined Jessica with The NoHo Bistro in 2005.
Passions:
Books, travel and scuba.
Quote:
"When you choose to do something, do it with passion."
What is the most memorable food experience you’ve had?
In Madrid, my second day, a small café off of a side street I wandered into after spending the day at the Prado. A glass of Rioja and my journal were my company. I ordered a couple of tapas and started writing. Apparently, I looked contemplative while eating and writing, so the waiter thought I was a food critic. The Chef sent out a few more tapas plates that showcased some of the best Serrano ham and garlic shrimp in pure olive oil I have ever had. He seemed disappointed after we chatted for a little while to realize I was not a critic.
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