Our Vision
At Park Place we celebrate the changing seasons and terroir of our life, the place that is home and any travels made. We offer tasting menus designed around what nature has grown for us in the wild and present these ingredients in a manner that we hope reminds you of a different time. We strive to constantly evolve in the art and craft of foraging and use our seasoned cooking techniques to present menus that are as ever-changing and evolving as the natural world they are harvested from. At Park Place, we believe in celebrating a different way of life, a slower pace of life, a life that speaks through the final presentations of each dish created for our guest.
The Mission
Philip Manganaro, Chef/Owner
Chef Philip Manganaro embarks on a singular mission: to celebrate and illuminate nature's hidden stories through extraordinary culinary encounters. As an artist, chef, and wild farmer, his creations bridge the gap between plate and planet. Every bite supports his commitment to ecological harmony and sustainable culinary artistry.
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Chef Phil's purpose is to reveal the genuine flavors of the wild. He tirelessly forages the finest wild farmed ingredients, ensuring each dish resonates with the essence of its origin.
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"As a Chef, I can only offer the best and I have to find them myself to forage responsibly. Most people will never encounter real ingredients. The ones they are served elsewhere are cultivated and taste fake. It is important for all of us that these flavors are understood and enjoyed for the beautiful ingredients that they are." - Chef Manganaro
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Beyond taste, Chef Manganaro's dishes serve as portals to the stories behind each ingredient. By sharing the journey from nature's landscapes to your table, he invites you to experience dining in a deeper, more meaningful way.
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Supporting Chef Phil is embracing the urgency to protect fleeting treasures. The ephemeral ingredients he sources are at the mercy of time and encroachment. Your support fosters the preservation of nature's finest artistry, ensuring that the stories and flavors endure.
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"There is an urgency to Phil's mission. He is our explorer, bringing back beautiful flavors, experiences, and stories that may soon be lost as the world gets smaller." - Anastasia Forde, Director of FOUND: The King of Matsutake Ridge
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Join the Journey: We invite you to explore, savor, and support Chef Philip Manganaro's mission. Together, we can better understand nature's secrets and relish a culinary adventure unlike any other.
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Josh Dambrowski, MC & FOH Manager
