The 'In the Biz' Section

Owner Robin Gupta – Guppy’s Good Times

How did you come to live and/or work in Conshy?

I am a native Canadian and moved to the United States in the mid-nineties.  I packed my speedo and headed to Wildwood where I worked as a carnie on the pier.  I ended up back in Canada and eventually moved back to the United States and settled…

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Posted on: June 8th, 2011 | In Category: In the Biz, Uncategorized

Owners Brad and Bob – 8 East

Owners of 8 East – Brad Craig (pictured left) and Bob Storti (pictured right).

How did you come to live and/or work in Conshohocken?

(Brad) – I started 8 East with my best friend Bob, who was from the area.

(Bob) – I grew up in the area and when I had the opportunity to revamp the…

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Posted on: June 8th, 2011 | In Category: In the Biz, Uncategorized

Chef Doug Runyen – Fayette Street Grille

How did you come to live and/or work in Conshohocken?

I originally moved to West Conshy in 1989 because it was convenient to both my wife’s and my job.  We bought a house on West 8th Avenue in 1991 and opened the Grille in 1998.

Tell us about your restaurant or bar….

The Grille is a 48…

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Posted on: June 6th, 2011 | In Category: In the Biz, Uncategorized

Chef Gavin Pennock – Piatto Grille

How did you come to live and/or work in Conshohocken?

I grew up in Abington, Pa and spent allot of time around the Plymouth Meeting area,  When the Opportunity came to open in this area, I didn’t hesitate!

Tell us about your restaurant or bar….

Piatto Grille’s mission is to serve comfort food and…

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Posted on: May 31st, 2011 | In Category: In the Biz

Chef Michael Cappon – Isabella

How did you come to live and/or work in Conshohocken?

Well I have lived in Philadelphia for coming up on 5 years.  I was lucky enough to given the chance to do a tasting for Tom to compete for the opening Chef position at Isabella. Thankfully my food came out to be the best and I…

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Posted on: May 29th, 2011 | In Category: In the Biz

Andrew Anglin

How did you come to live and/or work in Conshohocken?

I was born in West Germany in 1989 and moved with my mother to Conshohocken in 1992.  My first job was as a bus boy at Panera Bread when I was 15 years old.  From there, I’ve done everything from sign holding to life guarding.

So you aren’t Corbin

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Posted on: March 25th, 2011 | In Category: In the Biz, Uncategorized

Jenn at Guppy’s


How did you come to live and/or work in Conshohocken?
I moved to Conshohocken a 2 ½ years ago from Bucks County when I decided to move in with my boyfriend. I met Robin at a softball game and introduced myself, and the rest is history! I just purchased my first home in West Conshohocken earlier this year and…

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Posted on: January 6th, 2011 | In Category: In the Biz, Uncategorized

Jason Mase, Chef at The Stonerose

How did you come to live and/or work in Conshohocken?

I moved to Conshohocken in 2005 after living in Ardmore for a year.  I had been working at the Guard House in Gladwyne.  When The Stonerose was under construction in 2009, I stopped in and introduced myself to Brian and Jim.  I was hired as the Stonerose’s chef two…

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Posted on: December 10th, 2010 | In Category: In the Biz

Mary Beth at Baggataway

How did you come to live and/or work in Conshohocken?

I work in human resources full time here in Conshohocken and reside in West Conshocken.

I grew up in Blue Bell and am part of a very large extended family that lives in the Philadelphia area, this is home!  I chose to move to Conshohocken specifically because I have…

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Posted on: October 28th, 2010 | In Category: In the Biz

Therese at Totaro’s

How did you come to live and/or work in Conshohocken?

I am originally from New York and I got transferred to Conshohocken in 2003 for work. Since then, I have quit that job and started bartending again. I enjoyed life here, so I decided to stay and not move back.  There is a huge difference between New York City…

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Posted on: October 21st, 2010 | In Category: In the Biz