Five Finds on Friday: John Shanesy
by Charlottesville29
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from John Shanesy, the new Chef de Cuisine at Charlottesville 29 inductee Parallel 38, which has just updated its menu with handmade pastas, flatbread pizzas, and more. A former sous chef of The Blue Light Grill, Shanesy has also spent time at Paradox Pastry, as well as Charlottesville 29 inductees MAS Tapas and The BBQ Exchange. Shanesy’s picks:
1) Pulled Pork Sandwich with Garlic Pickles, Hog Fire and Napalm Sauce at The BBQ Exchange. “Craig’s passion for food and cooking is something very contagious and it’s obvious why his restaurant is such a hit.”
2) Thai Beef Consommé at Pad Thai. “Perfect mix of hot, comfort and clean flavors put together in one bowl by Mr. Ouypron!”
3) Chorizo Tacos Traditional Style with Whiskey at Yearbook Taco. “John’s cooking is wonderful, and he was a wonderful teacher of mine. I love his food and it’s especially good when Ross Schiller is putting bourbon in me.”
4) Bellisima Pizza at Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie. “Best ingredients, best dough, best sauce, best atmosphere! What else can you say!”
5) OH Toro at TEN. “Pei Chang does no wrong at his incredible Japanese restaurant on the downtown mall. The decor is so inviting and the quality of staff and food is at the highest level that this town has to offer. Absolutely wonderful!”