The Internationally known Restaurant
Sclafani located at 1315 North Causeway Blvd. in Metairie, LA
was built in 1958 and operated until 1985.
Chef Frank Sclafani has 27 years of professional
culinary restaurant experience as an owner / executive chef
of Restaurant Sclafani in Metairie, Louisiana. The restaurant
offered an a la carte and dinner menu featuring over 100 items
from which to choose. This was a popular location for celebrities,
businesses, banquets and wedding receptions. He managed a
staff of 150 restaurant employees in a landmark restaurant
providing table cloth seating for 500 guests.
Chef Frank earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from St.
Edward's University, Austin, Texas.
Frank P. Sclafani, Sr., C.E.C., F.M.P., is an active member of the American Culinary Federation - New Orleans Chapter and was chosen as their "1994 Chef of the Year". Chef Sclafani successfully completed the Foodservice Management Professional (F.M.P.) requirements, and earned his credential from The Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. He is also a member of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, the Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Catering Executives and other professional organizations.
Chef Sclafani participates as a judge with the Acadiana Culinary Classic and the Baton Rouge Classic sponsored by the American Culinary Federation local chapters and other ACF Chapters. Chef Sclafani, his staff and students were especially proud to cook for the three United State Presidents; Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and George H. Bush.
The family tradition goes on with Chef Sclafani's grandchildren interested in continuing the cooking legacy. |
