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    Time Out New York / Issue 679 : Oct 2–7, 2008

    Date our friends chefs, bakers, barkeeps...

    We’ve all had fantasies about dating a food-world pro. Here’s your chance to make it real.

    By Jordana Rothman

    Photographs: Roxana Marroquin

    PICHET ONG, 39
    Chef-owner, Batch, P*ONG; partner, Manhattan Milk
    Seeking men
    What Ong’s food says about him: “Nearly every dish I have starts off with a zest, a saltiness or bitterness at first and then has a sweet finish. That’s also reflected in my personality: I’m a sweet person, but I’m not saccharine.”
    Seeking: “I’d like to meet someone who is dynamic and accomplished. I work a lot, so I’d like someone who can provide me with an escape.”
    tonysingles.pichet@timeoutny.com




    KIM IMA, 41
    Owner, baker, driver, the Treats Truck
    Seeking men
    What Ima’s food says about her: “We all need treats in our lives, and we need them every day... Whenever someone buys a brownie, I always ask whether they want a ‘corner, center or side’ piece. Don’t we all deserve to be asked that?”
    Seeking: “I want to find someone who really appreciates what they have. Someone with a full plate of work, play, family and friends.”
    tonysingles.kim@timeoutny.com




    ED WITT, 35
    Executive chef, wine director, Bloomingdale Road
    Seeking women
    What Witt’s food says about him: “I’m doing a lamb dish that’s based on the flavors of a mint julep. It’s one of my more subtle dishes but well thought-through. I think about everything before it happens, but I’m still spontaneous.”
    Seeking: “I can’t be with someone who isn’t driven.… I like to shop, so my exes have been taken care of pretty well.”
    tonysingles.ed@timeoutny.com




    JENNIE DUNDAS, 37
    Coproprietress, Blue Marble Ice Cream
    Seeking men
    What Dundas’s food says about her: “I think the ice cream is sophisticated without being pretentious. It’s what it appears to be. In ice cream there’s whimsy, fun, joy, and it’s very social. I’m definitely that way.”
    Seeking: “In my other life I’m an actor, so I’d like someone that appreciates the arts… I don’t want a slacker. He has to be a grown-up. A grown-up who loves ice cream.”
    tonysingles.jennie@timeoutny.com




    ANNE BURRELL, 39
    Former executive chef, Centro Vinoteca, Gusto; star of Secrets of a Restaurant Chef
    Seeking men
    What Burrell’s food says about her: “My food is aggressively seasoned, in-your-face. It’s creative and thoughtful, but still subtle and purposeful. It speaks to who I am. I’m a little left of center: lots of fun and a little nutty, but I can also be relaxed and chill.”
    Seeking: “I want someone who can keep up with me, and who has a personality as big as mine.”
    tonysingles.anne@timeoutny.com




    ALEX DAY, 25
    Bartender, Death & Company
    Seeking men
    What Day’s drinks say about him: “The sort of bartending that I do is a joy, but it’s very meticulous. That ties into my personality well.… I wear a tie and vest or suspenders six nights a week—you can’t work in this part of the industry without being a little bit of a dandy.”
    Seeking: “I’m looking for someone independent and passionate about what they do. The things that I respect in myself I’d hope for in someone I’d date: loyalty and honesty.”
    tonysingles.alex@timeoutny.com




    ANITA LO, 42
    Chef–co-owner, Annisa; chef-owner, Bar Q; chef-partner, Rickshaw Dumpling Bar
    Seeking women
    What Lo’s food says about her: “My food is always about balance, about melding cultures. Hopefully it’s always about deliciousness.”
    Seeking: “I’m looking for someone around my age. Someone smart and educated. I’m attracted to pretty girls.… I want someone who can teach me something. And someone who eats everything.”
    tonysingles.anita@timeoutny.com




    MATTHEW ROFF, 33
    Co-owner, Southpaw, Public Assembly, Franklin Park
    Seeking women
    What Roff’s venues say about him: “Music influenced me for a big portion of my teenage and early-adult years. At Southpaw and Public Assembly I’m always on. Franklin Park is my laid-back side.”
    Seeking: “I’m out five, six nights a week. I need someone who can deal with that. I like smart, beautiful women. I like adventurous girls and girls who know how to fucking drive.”
    tonysingles.matty@timeoutny.com

    Online exlusive: See 6 more singles>>


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    • 49629 sf cookie Sat, Nov 01, at 12:44pm
      I'm so sad Anne Burrell is not gay! I had a huge crush...well, i still do - but now the possibility factor/reality has come in to mess with that... does she have a gay sister?

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    • 46651 tastee Fri, Oct 03, at 10:30am
      Time Out-This is really a service! Most people in the industry rarely have time to go out and meet people (and if they do, it's usually at 2 o'clock in the morning, not the best time if you are looking for someone serious...). Plus, when we do we usually have grease all over our faces and smell like food (not always good) or are wearing some frumpy clogs or something horrible. Good luck to all of your singles!

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    • 46481 chef robert Thu, Oct 02, at 07:19pm
      i think melissa is hot. http://profile.myspace.com/391563974

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    • 46341 liz Thu, Oct 02, at 12:40pm
      the tattoos on ed are hot. my choice for sure. and who doesn't love a man who can cook.

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    • 46261 hansen Thu, Oct 02, at 08:22am
      i think i might be in lust with Ong at the moment...

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    • 46021 chairman chow Wed, Oct 01, at 04:35pm
      I really thought Burrell was gay. Congrats to Melissa Chang on getting the Delicatessen gig and throwing off the yoke of her former oppressor. Sweet girl. Ed Witt's tattoos make him seem sexy.

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    • 45961 ibcheft Wed, Oct 01, at 02:59pm
      oh what to be single and younger again but alls well as is, Anne you would be my girl.

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    • 45781 johnny Wed, Oct 01, at 08:34am
      totally agree

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    • 45581 Desperate Chefs' Wives Tue, Sep 30, at 05:04pm
      You've got to do an update on this and let us all know if there are any love connections. Good story.

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