Sandy
D’Amato — the brainchild with his wife, Angie, behind Coquette
Café, Harlequin Bakery and the critically acclaimed Sanford
Restaurant — is well known as one of the top chefs in Milwaukee. And
he’s no stranger to national attention. D’Amato is a former winner
of the Perrier Jouët Best Chef: Midwest award from the James Beard
Foundation, and who can forget he was one of 12 chefs in the nation to
be personally chosen by Julia Child to cook for her 80th birthday
celebration. Now he’s helping feed America in a new way — by
donating his time and talents (including the recipe for Chargrilled
Wisconsin Smoked Mozzarella Cheese with Prosciutto, Swiss Chard and
Anchovy Sauce, on behalf of the Green Bay Packers) to Taste of the
NFL. Log onto www.tasteofthenfl.com to learn more.
My Galleries
Katie Gingrass Gallery and the Milwaukee Art Museum
My Nights Out
I’m usually working, so a lot of our nights out are days at the
movies. I like going regularly to Beans & Barley, Triskeles, Tutto
and Speed Queen.
My Giving Back
We’ve been working with Taste of The NFL for the last six years
in various events fighting hunger. The proceeds go to local food banks
and Second Harvest in Milwaukee and around the country.
My Shopping
I’m a pretty monochromatic guy; different shades of black. I
spend a lot of shopping time at Banana Republic.
My Inspirations
From the time I moved back to Milwaukee in 1980, it’s been the
West Allis Farmers Market, although I try to visit the other markets
on off days.
My Milwaukee
The lakefront, biking anywhere through the city, the Brewers, the
Zoo, Usinger’s and The Spice House.
My Calendar
First and foremost the Wisconsin State Fair, Bastille Days and
Festa Italiana.
My Outdoors
Biking, tennis and once-a-year softball tournament — Sanford vs.
Coquette/Harlequin at our restaurant picnic at Lake Park.
My To-do List
Attend a World Series game with the Brewers crushing the Yankees.
