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Cornelius Gallagher
117 New York Ave.
Huntington, New York
631-385-1515
H2O Seafood Grill
215 W. Main St.
Smithtown, New York
631-361-6464
Tellers Chophouse
605 Main St.
Islip, New York
631-277-7070
Beachtree
166 W. Main St.
East Islip, New York
631-224-4695
Verace
599 Main St.
Islip, New York
631-277-3800
Why Because we couldn't resist this seafood chef's New York—style cuisine: "flavorful and disciplined, with a creative edge," Gallagher calls it.
Born Bronx, NY, 1972.
Education The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY.
Experience Daniel and Bouley in New York City.
Why he became a chef "When I was 12, I started cooking for my seven brothers and sisters. When I finally made a decent chicken cacciatore, it was such a great feeling."
What he loves about seafood "Cooking with fish is more challenging. It overcooks easily, so your technique has to be perfect. And I love that there are hundreds of species of fish."
Ingredient obsession Bay leaf. "It adds a depth of flavor that you really can't get with other herbs and spices."
What keeps him going "Not enough is said about chefs' wives. I come home after midnight, and my wife has food waiting for me. And our two-year-old son: He's a complete psychopath, just like Dad."
Won Best New Chef at: Oceana, New York City
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