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      Date our friends chefs, bakers, barkeeps...

      We’ve all had fantasies about dating a food-world pro. Here’s your chance to make it real.
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      PICHET ONG, 39
      Chef-owner, Batch, P*ONG; partner, Manhattan Milk
      Seeking men
      What Ong’s food says about him: “Nearly every dish I have starts off with a zest, a saltiness or bitterness at first and then has a sweet finish. That’s also reflected in my personality: I’m a sweet person, but I’m not saccharine.”
      Seeking: “I’d like to meet someone who is dynamic and accomplished. I work a lot, so I’d like someone who can provide me with an escape.”
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      KIM IMA, 41
      Owner, baker, driver, the Treats Truck
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      What Ima’s food says about her: “We all need treats in our lives, and we need them every day... Whenever someone buys a brownie, I always ask whether they want a ‘corner, center or side’ piece. Don’t we all deserve to be asked that?”
      Seeking: “I want to find someone who really appreciates what they have. Someone with a full plate of work, play, family and friends.”
      tonysingles.kim@timeoutny.com




      ED WITT, 35
      Executive chef, wine director, Bloomingdale Road
      Seeking women
      What Witt’s food says about him: “I’m doing a lamb dish that’s based on the flavors of a mint julep. It’s one of my more subtle dishes but well thought-through. I think about everything before it happens, but I’m still spontaneous.”
      Seeking: “I can’t be with someone who isn’t driven.… I like to shop, so my exes have been taken care of pretty well.”
      tonysingles.ed@timeoutny.com




      JENNIE DUNDAS, 37
      Coproprietress, Blue Marble Ice Cream
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      What Dundas’s food says about her: “I think the ice cream is sophisticated without being pretentious. It’s what it appears to be. In ice cream there’s whimsy, fun, joy, and it’s very social. I’m definitely that way.”
      Seeking: “In my other life I’m an actor, so I’d like someone that appreciates the arts… I don’t want a slacker. He has to be a grown-up. A grown-up who loves ice cream.”
      tonysingles.jennie@timeoutny.com




      ANNE BURRELL, 39
      Former executive chef, Centro Vinoteca, Gusto; star of Secrets of a Restaurant Chef
      Seeking men
      What Burrell’s food says about her: “My food is aggressively seasoned, in-your-face. It’s creative and thoughtful, but still subtle and purposeful. It speaks to who I am. I’m a little left of center: lots of fun and a little nutty, but I can also be relaxed and chill.”
      Seeking: “I want someone who can keep up with me, and who has a personality as big as mine.”
      tonysingles.anne@timeoutny.com




      ALEX DAY, 25
      Bartender, Death & Company
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      What Day’s drinks say about him: “The sort of bartending that I do is a joy, but it’s very meticulous. That ties into my personality well.… I wear a tie and vest or suspenders six nights a week—you can’t work in this part of the industry without being a little bit of a dandy.”
      Seeking: “I’m looking for someone independent and passionate about what they do. The things that I respect in myself I’d hope for in someone I’d date: loyalty and honesty.”
      tonysingles.alex@timeoutny.com




      ANITA LO, 42
      Chef–co-owner, Annisa; chef-owner, Bar Q; chef-partner, Rickshaw Dumpling Bar
      Seeking women
      What Lo’s food says about her: “My food is always about balance, about melding cultures. Hopefully it’s always about deliciousness.”
      Seeking: “I’m looking for someone around my age. Someone smart and educated. I’m attracted to pretty girls.… I want someone who can teach me something. And someone who eats everything.”
      tonysingles.anita@timeoutny.com




      MATTHEW ROFF, 33
      Co-owner, Southpaw, Public Assembly, Franklin Park
      Seeking women
      What Roff’s venues say about him: “Music influenced me for a big portion of my teenage and early-adult years. At Southpaw and Public Assembly I’m always on. Franklin Park is my laid-back side.”
      Seeking: “I’m out five, six nights a week. I need someone who can deal with that. I like smart, beautiful women. I like adventurous girls and girls who know how to fucking drive.”
      tonysingles.matty@timeoutny.com

      Online exlusive: See 6 more singles>>


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      1. Posted by sf cookie on Sat, Nov 01, 08, at 12:44pm

        I'm so sad Anne Burrell is not gay! I had a huge crush...well, i still do - but now the possibility factor/reality has come in to mess with that... does she have a gay sister?

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      2. Posted by tastee on Fri, Oct 03, 08, at 10:30am

        Time Out-This is really a service! Most people in the industry rarely have time to go out and meet people (and if they do, it's usually at 2 o'clock in the morning, not the best time if you are looking for someone serious...). Plus, when we do we usually have grease all over our faces and smell like food (not always good) or are wearing some frumpy clogs or something horrible. Good luck to all of your singles!

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      3. Posted by chef robert on Thu, Oct 02, 08, at 7:19pm

        i think melissa is hot. http://profile.myspace.com/391563974

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      4. Posted by liz on Thu, Oct 02, 08, at 12:40pm

        the tattoos on ed are hot. my choice for sure. and who doesn't love a man who can cook.

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      5. Posted by hansen on Thu, Oct 02, 08, at 8:22am

        i think i might be in lust with Ong at the moment...

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      6. Posted by chairman chow on Wed, Oct 01, 08, at 4:35pm

        I really thought Burrell was gay. Congrats to Melissa Chang on getting the Delicatessen gig and throwing off the yoke of her former oppressor. Sweet girl. Ed Witt's tattoos make him seem sexy.

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      7. Posted by ibcheft on Wed, Oct 01, 08, at 2:59pm

        oh what to be single and younger again but alls well as is, Anne you would be my girl.

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      8. Posted by johnny on Wed, Oct 01, 08, at 8:34am

        totally agree

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      9. Posted by Desperate Chefs' Wives on Tue, Sep 30, 08, at 5:04pm

        You've got to do an update on this and let us all know if there are any love connections. Good story.

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