World Renowned American Italian Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, Author, Reality TV Star, Culinary Consultant, Spokes Person
Chef
Food Network's Chopped Season5
Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Season12
Restaurateur
Axton's (Owner) Italian Seafood Steakhouse (Fine Dining) 2016-Present
Donna's Pizza (Owner) 2019-Present
Celebrity Chef St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
Author (Cooking with Confidence) Cookbook
In 1991, Anton Testino attended Morris County Vocational Tech in Denville, NJ for culinary arts. He graduated at the top of his class. He won many amateur competitions. In 1992, he was accepted to Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. There he furthered his education until 1994. The eager chef opened his first restaurant in 1995, Antonio's Pizza Pasta and More. It was located on Route 5 in Edgewater, NJ. He was very successful for a year and a half until Edgewater underwent major construction, hurting his business and forcing him to close in 1998. Testino then worked at several restaurants in Northern New Jersey continuing his hands-on education. In 2003 Chef Anton started
Pompton Lakes High School 1989-1992
Morris County Vocational School
Culinary Art - 1990-1992
The Culinary Institute of America
Culinary Institute of America 1992-1994
West Paterson Bartending School - 2005
Axton's By Chef Anton Testino .com Axton's, is a one of a kind Rustic Italian Seafood - Steak House Famous for it's Risotto's in Northern New Jersey. The inviting ambiance from the moment you walk through the door and enter the dining room gives off a cozy, warm nostalgia feel of a small Italian restaurant that one might find in a quiet countryside village. Its' intimate yet classically modern design with a full open kitchen view perfect for couples and friends who want to enjoy a nice, relaxing dinner. (We Are A BYOB!)
(Voted Best Italian Restaurant in Northern New Jersey 2021 )
making top 30 list in state
Donna's Pizza: Chef Owned, Chef Run (OrderDonna's.com)Upscale gourmet pizzeria that brings fine dinning quality food delivered right to your door What makes Donna's Pizza simply the best around? Simply one word: Homemade. From sauces to dressings, bread to dough, everything is made fresh right here in our kitchen. We thrive on uniqueness, offering a full 100% VEGAN menu created with local hand-selected produce to ensure that all of our dishes are made with the finest quality ingredients.
His journey through the "Real Reality" of Network Television food competition shows! This Full-Length Autobiographical Cookbook includes his inspirational life's story which include over 37 Full Color Recipes, presented in an easy to follow format, along with simple step-by-step instructions for some of his most famous dishes.
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