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Our Staff - Your Hosts
Executive Chef BJ Swerczerki began his cooking career at the young
age of 15 when he first entered the doors of a professional kitchen. At
22, he attended the Culinary Institute of America and graduated in 1987
with honors. He continued to hone his craft in Boston's famous Durgin Park
and then the world renowned Union Oyster House. It was in Boston that BJ
developed his creative style and approach to cooking. In 2002 BJ and was
asked to be the Executive Chef of the award-winning Edgewater Cafe in Salem,
Massachusetts. Specializing in Mexican Cuisine, American Regional Cuisine,
Soups, Stocks, Sauces and Regional Seafood Specials, BJ has garnered high
praise from both the press and the public. BJ has greatly expanded the offerings
of the Edgewater Cafe by creating a number of seafood based Mexican dishes.
His delicious and unique specials like Citrus Calamari and Pan Seared Sea
Scallops fra Diablo feature the freshest New England seafood. BJ has created
an extensive catering menu. Besides traditional Mexican food, Edgewater
catering can prepare American and Italian menus. The Edgewater's catering
menu can be modified to accommodate all tastes. 
Proprietor Dennis Moustakis has been the owner and chef of the Edgewater Cafe since 1991. His creative vision is evident in both the decor and cuisine. Dennis believes the longevity and success of the two Edgewater Cafe restaurants is a reflection of the superior food and excellent service. He listens closely to the opinions of the people who matter most - restaurant guests. Dennis is dedicated to serving delicious Mexican food in a cozy intimate atmosphere. He has perfected original Mexican recipes which have been handed down over many years. His commitment to excellence is evident in every facet of the Edgewater Cafe experience.
Restaurant Manager Dawn Mineo joined the Edgewater Magnolia staff in 1997 as a server. Dawn spent several years working at the Edgewater part time while juggling a secondary career. In 2001 when the Edgewater Cafe opened a second location in Salem, Massachusetts, Dawn was asked to help set up and open the restaurant as well as becoming the full time restaurant manager. Dawn decided to make the move, and has loved the transition into a career in the restaurant business. She oversees and directs a staff of over twenty employees and succeeds in striking the very tenuous balance of quantity and quality in service.
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