Rachel Cronemeyer is the new pastry chef of Honest Man Restaurants, which includes Nick & Toni’s, Rowdy Hall, La Fondita, Townline BBQ, Nick & Toni’s Café and Honest Catering.
In 2008, the Massapequa native enrolled in the baking and pastry arts program at Suffolk County Community College, and in 2009 she moved to an internship at North Fork Table and Inn. In 2012, Cronemeyer started her own company, Rachel Cronemeyer Cakes & Confections. There, as now, Cronemeyer emphasizes seasonal ingredients.
She met her fiancé, Ryan Flatley, when he was working as a sous chef at North Fork Table; he now owns a catering company, Creative Courses Catering.
UPDATE: Honest Man is looking for an assistant in the pastry department at Nick & Toni’s. It can be part time, full time or anything in between with flexible hours. We are looking for people with some experience and know how to make their way around a commercial kitchen. e-mail Joe Realmuto if you know anyone josephrealmuto@gmail.com.