Culinary Institute grad comes home to cook
NEW BERLIN – Bringing skill and talent to the kitchen, Chef Mark Tuller is welcomed by the staff at New York Pizzeria. Tuller joined the pizzeria only a week ago and already owner Frank Baio says he is doing a wonderful job.
“He has a lot of ideas and he is a very good cook,” said Baio.
Tuller, a Unadilla Valley graduate, grew up with the passion of wanting to cook professionally. He started in his grandmother’s kitchen and continued on to help her at a village diner in Hartwick.
Throughout high school, Tuller worked for the Old Mill Restaurant in Mt. Upton for three years. He attended the DCMO BOCES Culinary Arts Program and won first place in the regional VICA competition and third place in the New York State Culinary Arts Competition.
After high school, Tuller’s passion for cooking took him to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. While in attendance, Tuller learned the fundamentals of mixing the arts and science of cooking. From soups to knife cuts to cooking all ethnicities, Tuller perfected his skills and earned a two-year degree from the school known as the world’s premier culinary college.
After completing college, Tuller worked for the Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown. Working at the hotel taught him how much work is involved when cooking for 200-300 people a night. Often fast-paced and chaotic at the hotel, Tuller said he felt he wanted something a little more personal. He says working at New York Pizzeria provides a more personalized working environment.
“I like being able to see people I know and cook for people I know. It’s nice to be able to come out of the kitchen and talk with the customers,” said Tuller.
Frank and Betsey Baio watched Tuller grow up and they said they want to keep him cooking for them as long as they can. They say they are pleased to have found Tuller and it was nice to be able to hire someone who has succeeded locally.
The restaurant will be offering new nightly specials created and cooked by Chef Tuller. The menu may also expand to include some of the chef’s signature creations.
Tuller says he is happy where he is now. His passion for the kitchen has taken him a long way and he said he thinks it may take him even further. Tuller said he hopes to one day possibly own his own catering business and he has an interest in corporate catering as well.
“He has a lot of ideas and he is a very good cook,” said Baio.
Tuller, a Unadilla Valley graduate, grew up with the passion of wanting to cook professionally. He started in his grandmother’s kitchen and continued on to help her at a village diner in Hartwick.
Throughout high school, Tuller worked for the Old Mill Restaurant in Mt. Upton for three years. He attended the DCMO BOCES Culinary Arts Program and won first place in the regional VICA competition and third place in the New York State Culinary Arts Competition.
After high school, Tuller’s passion for cooking took him to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. While in attendance, Tuller learned the fundamentals of mixing the arts and science of cooking. From soups to knife cuts to cooking all ethnicities, Tuller perfected his skills and earned a two-year degree from the school known as the world’s premier culinary college.
After completing college, Tuller worked for the Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown. Working at the hotel taught him how much work is involved when cooking for 200-300 people a night. Often fast-paced and chaotic at the hotel, Tuller said he felt he wanted something a little more personal. He says working at New York Pizzeria provides a more personalized working environment.
“I like being able to see people I know and cook for people I know. It’s nice to be able to come out of the kitchen and talk with the customers,” said Tuller.
Frank and Betsey Baio watched Tuller grow up and they said they want to keep him cooking for them as long as they can. They say they are pleased to have found Tuller and it was nice to be able to hire someone who has succeeded locally.
The restaurant will be offering new nightly specials created and cooked by Chef Tuller. The menu may also expand to include some of the chef’s signature creations.
Tuller says he is happy where he is now. His passion for the kitchen has taken him a long way and he said he thinks it may take him even further. Tuller said he hopes to one day possibly own his own catering business and he has an interest in corporate catering as well.
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