Thomas Gainsborough:  

CLASS OF 1969
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Pennsauken, NJ
Pennsauken, NJ

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Mission Statement To enjoy life to its fullest, to savor every delectable morsel it may offer ¿ to strive to look every day at the simplest of pleasures with wide-eyed wonderment and to free my spirit¿To continually expand my thinking and broaden my knowledge through new experiences. Continually paint life with a joyful passion, and add to our palette of colorful inspirations which stimulate and enrich us. To motivate people not just to push the envelope, but to tear it and step out of their shell of complacency and explore new vistas. To create in people a curiosity which will prompt sensations of awe and spirituality. To encourage people to experience the diversity of cultures in cuisine, fashion, music and art ¿all of which makes our lives richer and more fulfilling About Tom Gainsborough Tom has over 30 years¿ experience in the hospitality and catering business. His passion for food began at the tender age of six when he began memorized cookbooks for fun. He often astonished his family by recreating the more challenging dishes he had read about to their great pleasure. He began his professional career at fourteen and it was not long before he made a name for himself. Earning a degree from Pennsylvania State University in their Hotel and Food Administration Program helped prepare him for a lifetime career in the business. Beginning at the age of 21 he apprenticed at a highly acclaimed ...Expand for more
French Restaurant in Philadelphia, PA (La Terrace) under the tutelage of Several European Chefs, mastering every skill in each department of the kitchen, he rose through the ranks to become the Executive Chef. Tom opened his first Restaurant at 24 and rode the crest of the American Food Revolution, becoming a huge success. The Café he opened in the early 70s became a guide for many restaurateurs to follow and he was often mentioned in national Magazines for his innovative recipes and management techniques. His diversified experience has included positions as a Maitre d¿, Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Director, General Manager, Events Manager, Human resource Director, Events Coordinator, Hospitality Director, and Sales and Catering Manager. His Radio Show the ¿¿Gadabout Gourmet¿ ran for almost three years and gained wide recognitions on the Central Coast. His life long passion for world travel and international gourmet foods and preparations gave him a solid footing to parry with his famous culinary guest, to the delight of his listeners; He Inspired Educated and Enlightened People to the fine Nuances of Travel, Service and Cuisine. Besides his own businesses, Tom has opened three successful restaurants for other people. About the only thing he hasn¿t perfected in this business is the old trick of pulling a tablecloth out from a set table¿¿ but I¿ll keep trying until I get it right
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