LOCALLY-SOURCED FARM FRESH INGREDIENTS BROUGHT TO YOU IN ASTORIA, QUEENS

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 Mike Cruz is a certified chef, whole-animal butcher, and fishmonger. He pursued a specialization in seafood after graduating from culinary school in 2015. While working as the Wholesale Manager of Greenpoint Fish & Lobster he supplied Michelin-star restaurants across New York City, hosted butchery workshops with restaurants like Estela and Eleven Madison Park, and has since been covered by Eater and in Epicurious' “How-to” YouTube series. Mike recently served as the Production Chef and Head Butcher at Table Mountain Casino & Resort in Central California.

 Leigh Lotocki has over 10 years of leadership experience in events and entertainment, marketing, and hospitality. Leigh has produced events in New York City and the Midwest, contributing to street festivals HighBall Halloween and Dublin, Ohio's Irish Festival. Since 2018 she has managed artists (including Hannah Gadsby and Professor Brian Cox) for several Off-Broadway productions in New York and for a nationwide 30-city tour. Currently working as a design trade specialist, Leigh's passion for community-building stays grounded through AFM.