Mark Hibbs:
CLASS OF 1985
Bentworth High SchoolClass of 1985
Bentleyville, PA
Mark's Story
Mark is from Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania. Mark's schools include Bentworth High School.
Music Mark likes includes Queen, Motley Crue, AC/DC. Books Mark likes include Eat This, Not That!, Kitchen Confidential. Movies Mark likes include Monet's Palate, juice, Food Inc. TV shows Mark likes include The Simpsons, Good Cookin' with Bruce Aidells, The Colbert Report.
One of Mark's favorite quotes is:"You can make things happen, Watch things happen or Wonder what the F**K happend. Capt Phil Harris".
More about Mark:"Mark A. Hibbs
Hometown:
Charlotte NC
About Me:
As former Ratcliffe On The Green Chef/Owner, Mark A. Hibbs created unique Contemporary Carolina Cuisine that invites you to come in and âTaste the Carolinaâsâ. Born on a small farm outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mark grew up watching his mother utilize farm fresh vegetables, meats and wild game. Markâs passion for cooking began at the age of 9 when his Mother recognized his budding talent and encouraged him to read cookbooks and try his hand at creating dishes by standing on a chair at their kitchen stove.
At age 16, Mark had his first restaurant job. Within two years he had moved to Washington D.C. where he furthered his culinary skills with invaluable experience working under the talents of Chef Claude Picard at the University Club and Chef Frederic Lange at the Seacatch Restaurant. Mark credits both of these French born chefs as major influences in his cuisine.
By the age of 20, Mark had secured his first Executive Chef position at Antonâs 1201 club. He applied his ...Expand for more
culinary expertise in his role as Executive Chef and quickly became noted, as one of D.C.âs finest. He later assumed a position for a brief stint in California, but realized his true calling was on the East Coast and moved to the Queen City in 1996. Within a year, Mark had accepted the Executive Chef position at Cosmos Café. Under his direction, Cosmos Café has become known for its ever-changing menu highlighting International ingredients and Markâs flare for unique presentation. In 2004, Mark brought the first ever James Beard Foundation dinner to Charlotte, NC. He furthered his mark with additional charitable contributions participating in benefits such as Chefâs Best and Taste of the Nation as well as being asked to participate in the James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef tour. Cosmos Café hosted the 2nd Annual James Beard dinner in 2005 with Mark heading the team of Charlotteâs finest chefs.
In 2007 Mark purchased and opened Ratcliffe on The Green, a critically acclaimed Farm to Fork restaurant. Establishing and building relationships with local farmers has been paramount. Mark also established Linwood Gardens where he grows a wide variety produce organically. Markâs unique experience is far reaching and also includes appearances on Fox News, WBTV, North Carolina Weekend on WTVI, Time Warner Cable, WBT Radio, as well as in print for Uptown Magazine, The Charlotte Observer and Charlotte Taste Magazine showcasing his many culinary talents. In February 2009 the James Beard Foundation nominated Mark for the Best Chef of the southeast.".
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