Chef, Owner
Joe Sparatta

Richmond

About Joe Sparatta

Joe was born into a family of chefs, and took up the craft at an early age. It was not until he began working at The Ryland Inn under Chef Craig Shelton that he truly found his passion. Joe received additional training with Chefs David Bouley, Eric Ripert, and Michael Laiskonis in New York City before joining Chef Scott Anderson to open elements in Princeton, NJ. In his latest project, Sparatta Lee Gregory of The Roosevelt, and local Richmond farmer Matt Gottwald to open Southbound.

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My Venues

Accolades

Rising Star of the Year - Washington DC, 2014
StarChefs.com
Chef of the Year 2015, 2018
Elby Awards

Where I Go Out

Calabash-style crab claws

Alewife

$$$, Seafood, Reservations, Church Hill

"@chefleegregory and @bobobarrycrunch are cooking some of the best food in Richmond right now. @alewiferva is one of the best restaurants in Richmond hands down. Go there ASAP. #rvaeats #rvadine #bestnewrestaurant"