Background
Romano, John Joseph was born on August 20, 1947 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Joseph and Evelyn N. (Tardo) Romano.
Romano, John Joseph was born on August 20, 1947 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Joseph and Evelyn N. (Tardo) Romano.
A. in Business, U. Massachusetts, 1967; AS, Culinary Institute American, Hyde Park, New York, 1969.
Broiler cook, Hamburger Haven, Hyannis, Massachusetts, 1966; vegetable cook, Colony Hotel, Kennebunkport, Maine., 1967; chef tournante, Harborside Inn, Edgartown, Massachusetts, 1968; food supervisor, SAGA Food Svc., Boston College, 1969-1972; chef, Pentagon/General Long, Washington, 1970-1971; owner, Gallery Restaurant, Monterey, California, 1972-1977; executive chef, Holiday Inn, Carmel, California, 1977-1979; executive chef, Beach and Tennis Club, Pebble Beach, California, 1979-1991; executive chef, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Pebble Beach, since 1991.
Advisor Culinary Institute-West, Napa, California, since 1992. Fundraiser Los Angeles Olympics, 1984, Monterey School District, since 1979. Judge fundraiser March of Dimes, Monterey, since 1986.
With United States Army, 1969-1971. Member Les Touques Blanches, Monterey Chefs Association (board directors since 1980), American Culinary Federation (certified executive chef), Chaine de Rutisseine.
Married Diana Marie Benal, November 27, 1976.