Chef Shuffle

Mike Mastronardi is in as chef at The Gothic, Eater Maine's 2013 Restaurant of the Year. He replaces Jason Paul, who left in early June. Mastronardi, a Connecticut native, has worked at 555, Hugo's, 158 Picket Street Cafe, and Francine Bistro. Though he is not a vegetarian, he enjoys the challenge of adapting his style; he said people seem to like what he and his team are doing, and he isn't making any big changes to the menu. [Tipline]