Parker Bosley (born 1938) is an American chef and local food advocate.

Early life edit

Bosley grew up on a Trumbull County dairy farm.[1]

Career edit

He ran the eponymous restaurant Parker's New American Bistro in Ohio City, recognized twice by Gourmet magazine as one of America's 50 best restaurants.[2]

Bosley was a local food pioneer in the 1980s before its popularity increased.[3][4][5]

References edit

  1. ^ Wagoner, Rachel (2020-02-27). "Cleveland butcher and grocer puts focus on local". Farm and Dairy. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  2. ^ Beth Segal, Special to cleveland com (2022-02-11). "At 83, legendary Cleveland chef Parker Bosley still preaching the gospel of fresh food, eating local -- and living well". cleveland. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  3. ^ Joe Crea, cleveland com (2010-02-02). "Local-food advocates pay tribute to Parker Bosley". cleveland. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  4. ^ Ruhlman, Michael (2011-09-14). Ruhlman's Twenty: 20 Techniques, 200 Recipes, A Cook's Manifesto. Chronicle Books. ISBN 978-0-8118-7643-8.
  5. ^ Turback, Michael (2011-02-09). Greetings from the Finger Lakes: A Food and Wine Lover's Companion. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed. ISBN 978-0-307-76223-8.